MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,837 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHT CORROSION NEARSIDE DOORSILL OFFSIDE REAR OUTER DRIVESHAFT GATOR SPLIT
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
SLIGHT CORROSION NEARSIDE DOORSILL OFFSIDE REAR OUTER DRIVESHAFT GATOR SPLIT
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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JHR 168N is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,416 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 JHR 168N, 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 37 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JHR 168N registered?
JHR 168N is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is JHR 168N safe to buy?
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