MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,518 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
freeplay in steering box
handbrake travel
metal fuel pipes corroded
o/s/r body/sill panel fouling rear subframe mounting bracket
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
freeplay in steering box
handbrake travel
metal fuel pipes corroded
o/s/r body/sill panel fouling rear subframe mounting bracket
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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J31 OPD is a 1991 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 J31 OPD, 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 J31 OPD registered?
J31 OPD is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 1991.
Is J31 OPD safe to buy?
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