MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,028 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Possibly very slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
Slight play in Nearside front anti-roll bar link
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Possibly very slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
Slight play in Nearside front anti-roll bar link
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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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P821 JPX is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 126,144 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 P821 JPX, 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 30 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P821 JPX registered?
P821 JPX is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 1996.
Is P821 JPX safe to buy?
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