MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,024 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and rear brake discs corroded
rear brake balance just passable
fuel lines corroded
offside front, nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres outer walls perished and split.
BOTH FRONT & NEAR SIDE REAR TYRES PERISHED
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
BOTH FRONT & NEAR SIDE REAR TYRES PERISHED
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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J898 FAH is a 1992 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 J898 FAH, 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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What year was J898 FAH registered?
J898 FAH is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 1992.
Is J898 FAH safe to buy?
The MOT history for J898 FAH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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