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J676 EGC

1992 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ676 EGC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009

advise repair carried out to fuel tank, fuel tank at empty.

Fail 29 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 156,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer sill corroded around jacking points

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill corroded around jacking points

Offside windscreen washer not working

Pass 28 Jun 2007 151,836 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,878 miles

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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J676 EGC is a 1992 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J676 EGC, 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 J676 EGC registered?

J676 EGC is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 1992.

Is J676 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J676 EGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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