MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corosion on n/s rear top spring cup.
Corrosion on fuel pipes.
Dust cover split on o/s front anti roll bar link rod.
Play in o/s & n/s track rod ends.
Rear axle bushes becoming worn o/s & n /s.
Rear outer c/v boots split o/s & n/s.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corosion on n/s rear top spring cup.
Corrosion on fuel pipes.
Dust cover split on o/s front anti roll bar link rod.
Play in o/s & n/s track rod ends.
Rear axle bushes becoming worn o/s & n /s.
Rear outer c/v boots split o/s & n/s.
Corrosion on n/s rear spring cup.
Play in bottom ball joints o/s & n/s.
Rear outer c/v boots split o/s & n/s.
Blow on exhaust.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Blow on exhayst.Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge.
Rear c/v boot at n/s split.Rear axle bushes becoming worn.Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.Corrosion on fuel pipes.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s rear tyre and n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.fuel pipes corroded, corrosion starting around jacking points.
Front shockers leaking oil o/s & n/s.
Rear wheel bearing at n/s noisy.
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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J397 MFR is a 1992 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 J397 MFR, 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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J397 MFR is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 1992.
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