MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air intake pipe split
both front brake discs rusted
clutch judder
engine drive belt worn
front and rear no plate discoloured
front bumper loose n/s/f
fuel pipe corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front to rear metal brake pipes rusty
handbrake efforts overall low and just legal
handbrake travel high and just legal
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J861 VMO is a 1992 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 J861 VMO, 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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What year was J861 VMO registered?
J861 VMO is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 1992.
Is J861 VMO safe to buy?
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