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J768 LBK

1992 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,123 mi
Last recorded92,123 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ768 LBK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,123 miles

Both side rear anti-roll bar link rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Interior mirror insecure unlikely to be detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate delaminated unlikely to be misread

Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,655 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Front and rear brake ferrules corroded

Front and rear brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2018 89,644 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Front and rear brake ferrules corroded

Front and rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,572 miles

both front shocks getting weak

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,835 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres & o/s/r tyre cracking on outer walls

Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,398 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,032 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,106 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,727 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 79,727 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has cracks appearing on side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,491 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 78,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 77,707 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,527 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 75,329 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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J768 LBK is a 1992 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J768 LBK, 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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J768 LBK is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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