MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,551 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
Underside rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc's slightly distorted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F165 JGY is a 1988 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1988 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 127,324 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 F165 JGY, 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 38 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F165 JGY registered?
F165 JGY is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 15 September 1988.
Is F165 JGY safe to buy?
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