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J306 CHE

1992 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,194 mi
Last recorded117,194 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ306 CHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 117,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012
Pass 15 Jun 2011
Pass 24 May 2010

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,546 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008
Pass 28 Feb 2007 93,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 88,635 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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J306 CHE is a 1992 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1992 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 132,944 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J306 CHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J306 CHE registered?

J306 CHE is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J306 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J306 CHE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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