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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
The nearside headlamp is loose.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
ancillary drive belt grooves are split.
front screen swept areas and front screen swept areas zone "a" show surface scratches.
front screen swept areas zone "a" shows damage which is not contained within a 10mm diameter circle but does not effect the drivers view through it.
front service brakes show run-out.
lower gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.
near side front floor section is corroded and holed.
near side front inner headlamp glass damaged.
near side front inner headlamp reflector shows deterioration.
near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows splits deep enough to reach the cords.
off and near side front brake disc outer face show surface corrosion.
off side front wiper blade rubber split and smearing the front screen.
off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
ancillary drive belt grooves are split.
front screen swept areas and front screen swept areas zone "a" show surface scratches.
front screen swept areas zone "a" shows damage which is not contained within a 10mm diameter circle but does not effect the drivers view through it.
front service brakes show run-out.
lower gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.
near side front floor section is corroded and holed.
near side front inner headlamp glass damaged.
near side front inner headlamp reflector shows deterioration.
near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows splits deep enough to reach the cords.
off and near side front brake disc outer face show surface corrosion.
off side front wiper blade rubber split and smearing the front screen.
off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.
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J283 RJO is a 1992 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1992 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 132,944 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 J283 RJO, 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 34 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J283 RJO is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 1992.
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