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J471 SPL

1992 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,266 mi
Last recorded151,266 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 SPL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2021 151,266 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

stretchy tyres fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2020 151,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both rear pitman links excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to OSF floorpan

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OSF outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2018 141,875 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2018 141,873 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2017 140,962 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 138,646 miles

front and rear number plate damaged

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 138,637 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch front (6.1.B.2)

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

front and rear number plate damaged

front discs and pads very badly worn

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 133,059 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 131,498 miles

both front inner sills corroded

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

handbrake readings poor

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 127,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion starting on offside and nearside sills

front to rear petrol pipes corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 127,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion starting on offside and nearside sills

front to rear petrol pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 124,570 miles

both front anti roll bar links have damaged rubbers

engine oil leak

front pads and discs low

front suspention legs worn

rear axle bushes worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

steering box has some play

Pass 22 Apr 2010 122,207 miles

corrosion starting on both inner sills

front discs low

front flexi brake pipes perished

rear axle bushes worn

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres 2-3mm

Fail 21 Apr 2010 122,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion starting on both inner sills

front discs low

front flexi brake pipes perished

rear axle bushes worn

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres 2-3mm

engine oil leak on to exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2008 114,627 miles

steering box input seal weeping

Fail 13 Nov 2008 114,627 miles

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

steering box input seal weeping

Pass 12 Oct 2007 112,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Oct 2007 112,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2006 110,221 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2006 110,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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J471 SPL is a 1992 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 J471 SPL, 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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J471 SPL is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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