1992 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · J21 NKN
1992 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 104,854 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Sept 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J21 NKN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2021
- 104,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J21 NKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 520 (J21 NKN) between January 2006 and February 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents t”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents ”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
J21 NKN Mileage History
- 04/01/200648,331 mi
- 10/01/200749,812 mi+1,481 mi
- 23/01/200852,233 mi+2,421 mi
- 14/01/200953,443 mi+1,210 mi
- 14/01/201054,917 mi+1,474 mi
- 12/01/201156,699 mi+1,782 mi
- 18/01/201258,709 mi+2,010 mi
- 16/02/201258,709 mi
- 03/01/201360,883 mi+2,174 mi
- 03/01/201360,883 mi
- 31/03/201464,127 mi+3,244 mi
- 31/03/201464,134 mi+7 mi
- 21/04/201568,797 mi+4,663 mi
- 18/04/201679,045 mi+10,248 mi
- 19/04/201784,550 mi+5,505 mi
- 05/06/201888,511 mi+3,961 mi
- 29/05/201995,924 mi+7,413 mi
- 15/02/2021104,854 mi+8,930 mi
Average of roughly 3,739 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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