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J537 MOD

1992 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,820 mi
Last recorded98,820 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ537 MOD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,820 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,806 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both n/s front rear brake pipes corroding.

rear fuel pipes corroding.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 98,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both n/s front rear brake pipes corroding.

rear fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 98,770 miles

Metal fuel pipes to rear of vehicle corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,676 miles

front shock absorbers starting to become soft.

front suspension/subframe/arms/hubs corroding.

fuel pipes corroding badly.

joint betweem centre/rear exhaust leaking.

minor leak around rear exhaust.

n/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

oil leak.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 98,676 miles

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

front shock absorbers starting to become soft.

front suspension/subframe/arms/hubs corroding.

fuel pipes corroding badly.

joint betweem centre/rear exhaust leaking.

minor leak around rear exhaust.

n/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

oil leak.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 98,601 miles

all 4 rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front shock absorbers starting to get soft.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

fuel pipes corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/f shocks starting to weep.

oil leak.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 98,324 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/subframe/steering /shocks corroding.

front to rear+rear metal brake pipes corroding.

fuel lines corroding badly.

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

oil leak.

play in o/s steering idler.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear suspension corroding.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 97,968 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 97,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion on rear+front to rear metal brake pipes.

front+rear suspension corroding.

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear fuel pipes corroding badly.

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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J537 MOD is a 1992 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J537 MOD, 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 J537 MOD registered?

J537 MOD is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 9 January 1992.

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