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J35 GAH

1991 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,951 mi
Last recorded57,951 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ35 GAH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,951 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 57,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,977 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 55,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front track control arms are different

Fuel pipes rusty

Oil around diff.

Rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2009 54,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2009 54,168 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,597 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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J35 GAH is a 1991 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J35 GAH, 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 J35 GAH registered?

J35 GAH is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 1991.

Is J35 GAH safe to buy?

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