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J59 JMR

1992 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,288 mi
Last recorded150,288 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ59 JMR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 150,288 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake slack

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads geting low

slight play in rear sub frame bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2009 150,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake slack

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads geting low

slight play in rear sub frame bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2008 140,902 miles

225/60/15 n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge,perishing slightly and object in tyre tread

fuel lines slightly corodding

Pass 3 Aug 2007 135,470 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 135,470 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ALL BRAKE DISC DISPLAYING SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORROSION, SCORING AND LIPPED EDGES.

ALL TYRE SIDEWALL STRUCTURES CRACKING.

ALL VEHICLE TYRES UNEVENLY WORN.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE TREAD DEPTH ON OUTTER EDGE 1.6MM.

N/S/R TYRE ON LEGALLY REQUIRED LIMIT.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE TREAD DEPTH ON OUTTER EDGE 1.0MM.

OIL TEMP/OIL LEVEL SWITCH IN BOTTOM OF SUMP SEAL LEAKING.

RESISTANCE IN O/S/F SUSPENSION DAMPER REDUCED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED WITHIN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM INNER BUSHES, BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED WITHIN BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MAIN BUSHES. BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED WITHIN 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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J59 JMR is a 1992 BMW 520 in Blue 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 J59 JMR, 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

How do I check the history of J59 JMR?

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What year was J59 JMR registered?

J59 JMR is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 4 April 1992.

Is J59 JMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J59 JMR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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