MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
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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H138 JPA is a 1991 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 136,954 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 H138 JPA, 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 35 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was H138 JPA registered?
H138 JPA is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 1991.
Is H138 JPA safe to buy?
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