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J556 DUL

1992 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,531 mi
Last recorded82,531 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 DUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,531 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

hazzard switch requires attention soon

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,766 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

hazzard switch requires attention soon

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,396 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

back box outer casing slightly corroded

both rear drop links have slight play

hazzard switch requires attention soon

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 20 Aug 2009 80,389 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

back box outer casing slightly corroded

both rear drop links have slight play

hazzard switch requires attention soon

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,758 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 78,757 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 74,890 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 74,876 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 71,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J556 DUL is a 1992 BMW 520 in Blue 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 J556 DUL, 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 J556 DUL registered?

J556 DUL is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J556 DUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J556 DUL 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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