1991 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · J872 LHD
1991 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 121,610 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2007.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J872 LHD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2006
- 121,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J872 LHD Mileage History
- 29/06/2006121,624 mi
- 04/07/2006121,610 mi-14 mi
Average of roughly -982 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J872 LHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 520 (J872 LHD) between June 2006 and July 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)”.
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