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J586 DUL

1992 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,774 mi
Last recorded155,774 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ586 DUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 155,774 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 155,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 150,793 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 144,447 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 144,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads wearing low

front to rear metal fuel lines heavily corroded

near side rear brake slightly grabbing

off side front main beam lens cracked

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

slight play in steering box

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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J586 DUL is a 1992 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J586 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.

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What year was J586 DUL registered?

J586 DUL is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J586 DUL safe to buy?

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