MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,532 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leaks
hand brake travell
n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer sidewall and has nail in tread
n/s/f washer jet blocked
o/s/f tyre scuffed on outer sidewall and worn to 2mm
slight play in n/s/f steering idler
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leaks
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.
hand brake travell
n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer sidewall and has nail in tread
n/s/f washer jet blocked
o/s/f tyre scuffed on outer sidewall and worn to 2mm
slight play in n/s/f steering idler
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
engine oil leaks
exhaust heat shield insecure
h/brake travel
metal fuel lines corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge
o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished
rear brake pads wearing low
slight play in steering box
Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.
Oil leaks.
Slight corrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe.
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.
N/S washer jet poor in operation.
Oil leaks.
Slight corrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe.
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
corrosion to fuel pipes
exhaust heatsheild corroded and loose
propshaft front rubber coupling starting to deteriorate
rear wiper blade split
slight movement in steering box drop arm
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
corrosion to metal fuel lines
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J620 SVU is a 1992 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 J620 SVU, 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 J620 SVU registered?
J620 SVU is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 1992.
Is J620 SVU safe to buy?
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