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J569 DUL

1992 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,802 mi
Last recorded175,802 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ569 DUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 175,802 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 175,656 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 169,472 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 169,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 161,617 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 153,975 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 148,790 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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J569 DUL is a 1992 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J569 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 J569 DUL registered?

J569 DUL is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 1992.

Is J569 DUL safe to buy?

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