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J470 JAP

1992 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

211,611 mi
Last recorded211,611 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ470 JAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 211,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

The vehicle's underside shows signs of corrosion.

Pass 30 Aug 2022 208,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

The vehicle's underside shows signs of corrosion.

Fail 20 Aug 2022 208,123 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

The vehicle's underside shows signs of corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 207,712 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Body component slightly loose outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 207,712 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill lower wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Body component slightly loose outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 207,349 miles

Brake pad low warning light on

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Rear Both brake discs corroded

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 207,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad low warning light on

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Rear Both brake discs corroded

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 205,152 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Lower edge of o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Metal fuel pipes at rear corroded

N/s front tyre near limit on outter edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 202,634 miles

O/s/front wheel arch corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 202,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/front wheel arch corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 202,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s front wheel arch corroded

O/s front wing not fixed securly at rear lower edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 200,358 miles

Fuel lines corroded

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 200,358 miles

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

Fuel lines corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 197,723 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel lines corroded

rear subframe/axle mounts perished

Fail 20 Jun 2012 197,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front jacking points corroded outside prescribed areas - attention recommended

fuel lines corroded

rear subframe/axle mounts perished

Fail 2 Jun 2011 195,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 195,239 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 195,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyre sidewalls perishing - wearing inner shoulders. replacement recommended

fuel lines corroded - attention recommended

rear subframe front mount bushes perished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 192,368 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front to rear fuel lines corroded

both front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Apr 2009 187,969 miles

body corrosion outer sills

fuel lines corroded front to rear

some play in steering shaft

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 187,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

body corrosion outer sills

fuel lines corroded front to rear

some play in steering shaft

Pass 2 May 2008 183,501 miles

front brake pads wearing thin !!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 4 May 2007 178,313 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit. surface corrosion on various brake and fuel hoses !!!!!!

Pass 3 May 2006 173,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

steel brake pipes getting rusty at rear

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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J470 JAP is a 1992 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J470 JAP, 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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J470 JAP is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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