MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,161 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exh corrosion (rear)
nsr subframe bush worn
propshaft rubber perishing
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear suspension Subframe mounting bush worn and has slight movement
Propshaft Rubber torque transfer ring in poor condition
Rear Exhaust system corroded
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/F lower suspension rear bush in slightly poor condition
Slight leak from O/S/F shocker
Front & rear brake discs in slightly poor condition
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front prop shaft coupling in slightly poor condition
Slight play in O/S/F lower suspension joint
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front & rear brake discs in slightly poor condition
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front prop shaft coupling in slightly poor condition
Slight play in O/S/F lower suspension joint
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front anti-rollbar link dust covers split
brake warning light on
surface corrosion on rear brake discs
n.s thrust arm ball joint gaiter split
n.s.f thrust arm worn
o.s headlamp aim at lower limit
o.s mirror glass starting to deteriorate
o.s.f thrust arm rear bush worn to acceptable limits
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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Nearside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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J892 GFV is a 1992 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 J892 GFV, 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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J892 GFV is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1992.
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