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J789 OAD

1992 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,320 mi
Last recorded118,320 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ789 OAD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 118,320 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive SECOND BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 115,970 miles

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

middle exhaust silencer slightly corroded but not blowing and rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2018 112,063 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 111,857 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,298 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,474 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,404 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,834 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 97,822 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,455 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,513 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 74,248 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel lines slightly corroded at rear of vehicle

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,248 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel lines slightly corroded at rear of vehicle

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,838 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 73,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 70,711 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 67,799 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 67,798 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,717 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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J789 OAD is a 1992 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J789 OAD, 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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J789 OAD is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 1992.

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