MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative LIGHT ON STEERING WHEEL (7.1.5 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp insecure O/S OUTER (4.1.1 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R INNER (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST VERY POOR CORRODED CONDITION
SUSPECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUES
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S MAIN OUTER MOUNTING BUSHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad warning light on dash (pads look ok)
Corrosion on offside front wheel arch
Floor pan starting to corrode
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorating
Nearside Front Door showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft boot split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on the very inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre almost devoid of tread on inner edge, recommend new tyre
Offside door mirror cover broken requires taping up
Stone chip on offside low beam light unit
Wiper blades worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake pad warning light on dash (pads look ok)
Corrosion on offside front wheel arch
Floor pan starting to corrode
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorating
Nearside Front Door showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft boot split
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre almost devoid of tread on inner edge, recommend new tyre
Offside door mirror cover broken requires taping up
Stone chip on offside low beam light unit
Wiper blades worn
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Heat shield around catalyst breaking up
Knock in steering when rocked too and fro
Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot deteriorated and allowing the ingress of dirt etc
Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion
Brake warning light on dash
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Heat shield around catalyst breaking up
Knock in steering when rocked too and fro
Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot deteriorated and allowing the ingress of dirt etc
Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Constant velocity boot split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge getting low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge getting low (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Constant velocity boot split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge getting low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge getting low (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear outer c.v gaiter split open
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear outer c.v gaiter split open
rear center seat belt not present
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
different size tyres front and rear(smallest at rear)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
incorrect nearside wiper blade fitted
windscreen de-laminting on offside
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
incorrect nearside wiper blade fitted
windscreen de-laminting on offside
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on inner edges
nearside rear tyre pressure low
rear exhaust box corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front tyre at 3mm and worn low on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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L209 JGM is a 1994 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 1994 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 129,120 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 L209 JGM, 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 32 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L209 JGM is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 1994.
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