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J924 RPL

1992 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,916 mi
Last recorded167,916 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ924 RPL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2010 167,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play steering idler

Pass 5 Jun 2010 167,916 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play steering idler

Pass 22 Jun 2007 165,460 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 165,460 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

front & underside of engine very oily

offside number plate light dull

Pass 12 Jun 2006 161,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front, nearside rear & offside front tyres wearing more on edges

offside rear number plate lamp dull

offside rear tyre generally low on tread...3mm

Pass 17 Jun 2005 155,460 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 155,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all rear brake pipes are starting to corrode -particulary o/s/r from union to 1st flexi hose †

front of engine oily-all over pas box

n/s/r no plate light not very bright

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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J924 RPL 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J924 RPL, 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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J924 RPL is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 4 February 1992.

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