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J109 XEP

1991 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,106 mi
Last recorded171,106 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 XEP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 171,106 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leaks from engine,transmission and differential

RBT: service brake only 55%

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 159,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 147,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 136,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filter in/out pipes perrished

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,705 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 125,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 92,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front anti roll bar gaiter split

Fail 21 Nov 2011 92,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side rear diff seal leaking

offside front anti roll bar gaiter split

Pass 9 Nov 2010 73,424 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,645 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2009 71,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,297 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 69,842 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 62,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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J109 XEP is a 1991 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J109 XEP, 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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J109 XEP is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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