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J736 HKH

1992 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,926 mi
Last recorded185,926 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ736 HKH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 185,926 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 180,943 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 175,813 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 175,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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Pass 12 Jun 2006 167,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel lines corroded

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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J736 HKH is a 1992 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc 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 J736 HKH, 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 J736 HKH registered?

J736 HKH is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 1992.

Is J736 HKH safe to buy?

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