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J361 UOA

1992 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,815 mi
Last recorded95,815 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ361 UOA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2010 95,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front play in steering mech

offside front play in steering mech

Fail 23 Apr 2009 89,843 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 87,809 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 82,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 80,933 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 79,176 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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J361 UOA is a 1992 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J361 UOA, 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.

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What year was J361 UOA registered?

J361 UOA is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J361 UOA safe to buy?

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