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J335 LGB

1991 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,200 mi
Last recorded167,200 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ335 LGB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 167,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 142,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009

front screen lower starting to milk up

Fail 17 Aug 2009

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front screen lower starting to milk up

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,965 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 39,965 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/sf o/s/f inner sills corroded but not within 30cm of a load bearing member

Pass 15 Aug 2007 138,928 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 138,928 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,205 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 38,203 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J335 LGB is a 1991 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 136,954 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J335 LGB, 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 35 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J335 LGB registered?

J335 LGB is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 16 October 1991.

Is J335 LGB safe to buy?

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