MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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J285 RDP is a 1991 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J285 RDP, 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 J285 RDP registered?
J285 RDP is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J285 RDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J285 RDP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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