MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear exhaust in poor condition
General play in steering joints
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside main beam headlight glass cracked
Offside to nearside rear brake pipe corroding
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight play in steering box drop arm
front brake pads very low
oil leak from engine
rear brake pads wearing low
both front lower arm rear bushes perishing
brake warning light on
centre and rear exhaust in poor condition
engine oil leak
front to rear and rear fuel pipes corroding
oil around bottom of brake servo
rear brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front lower arm rear bushes perishing
brake warning light on
centre and rear exhaust in poor condition
engine oil leak
front to rear and rear fuel pipes corroded
oil around bottom of brake servo, not leaking at the time of the test, brake pedal held firm.
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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J715 GGF is a 1992 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 J715 GGF, 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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J715 GGF is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 1992.
Is J715 GGF safe to buy?
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