MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,030 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear shock absorber bump stop rubbers deteriorating
Both rear bump stops missing on suspension.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Both rear bump stops missing on suspension.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Wiper blades worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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H188 XVJ is a 1991 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 H188 XVJ, 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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H188 XVJ is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 1991.
Is H188 XVJ safe to buy?
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