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J899 KRV

1992 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,830 mi
Last recorded114,830 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 KRV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 114,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 113,045 miles

all four shock absorbers becoming weak

front brake pads wearing thin

minor leak from centre and rear sections

offside rear lamp lense damaged

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2009 113,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four shock absorbers becoming weak

front brake pads wearing thin

minor leak from centre and rear sections

offside rear lamp lense damaged

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 110,209 miles

Oil leak

offside front seatbelt webbing slight frayed

offside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2007 107,497 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox to propshaft rubber damper deteriorating.

Fail 13 Jun 2007 107,497 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox to propshaft rubber damper deteriorating.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 100,151 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J899 KRV is a 1992 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J899 KRV, 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 J899 KRV registered?

J899 KRV is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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