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J57 PWD

1992 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ57 PWD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,315 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 72,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,774 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 70,774 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,375 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 65,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 63,418 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 62,109 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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J57 PWD is a 1992 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J57 PWD, 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 J57 PWD registered?

J57 PWD is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 12 May 1992.

Is J57 PWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J57 PWD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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