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J941 LLT

1992 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,994 mi
Last recorded134,994 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ941 LLT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 134,994 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Dec 2009
Fail 27 Nov 2009

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

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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J941 LLT is a 1992 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J941 LLT, 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 J941 LLT registered?

J941 LLT is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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