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J785 RFX

1992 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,772 mi
Last recorded167,772 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ785 RFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 167,772 miles

Both front fog lights damaged

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 154,352 miles

front suspension bushs showing wear

marks on windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2007 149,710 miles

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

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

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

rear bushs showing wear o/s and n/s

Fail 14 Nov 2007 149,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear bushs showing wear o/s and n/s

Pass 5 Oct 2006 144,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

pitmen arms showing wear

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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J785 RFX is a 1992 BMW 520 in White 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 J785 RFX, 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 J785 RFX registered?

J785 RFX is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 4 January 1992.

Is J785 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J785 RFX 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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