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J640 MLN

1992 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,357 mi
Last recorded144,357 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ640 MLN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2006 144,357 miles

bonnet struts defective

center exhaust pipe slight leak

temp repair offside front seat belt

Fail 9 Dec 2005 142,923 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

center exhaust pipe slight leak

temp repair offside front seat belt stalk

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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J640 MLN is a 1992 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J640 MLN, 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 J640 MLN?

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What year was J640 MLN registered?

J640 MLN is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J640 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J640 MLN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J640 MLN have outstanding finance?

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