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J620 SVU

1992 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,532 mi
Last recorded160,532 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ620 SVU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 160,532 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 160,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 153,407 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 153,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 147,897 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 147,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 142,931 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 139,366 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 139,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 135,065 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 135,065 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for J620 SVU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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