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J432 GTC

1992 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,140 mi
Last recorded206,140 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ432 GTC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 206,140 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 200,703 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2010 200,703 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 192,398 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 192,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 184,076 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 184,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 175,888 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 165,086 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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J432 GTC is a 1992 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J432 GTC, 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 J432 GTC registered?

J432 GTC is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 7 February 1992.

Is J432 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J432 GTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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