MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,101 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nsr fuel pipes corroded
moderate corrosion to underside brake pipes.
CORROSION TO EXHAUST. & PREVIOUS REPAIRS....
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
CORROSION TO EXHAUST. & PREVIOUS REPAIRS....
EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO N/S/F. OUTER SILL & FLOOR AREA.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
general corrosion to exhaust.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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J172 MCV is a 1991 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 J172 MCV, 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 J172 MCV registered?
J172 MCV is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 1991.
Is J172 MCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for J172 MCV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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