MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,164 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Quite a lot of oil around engine ( cannot fully inspect due to undertray ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure warning light on
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front suspension arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Quite a lot of oil around engine ( cannot fully inspect due to undertray ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure warning light on
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Quite a bit of oil at underside of engine - undertray preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower rear hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Quite a bit of oil at underside of engine - undertray preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre on wear bars
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 55 16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
full length undertray fitted
lift/wear noted at o/s steering rack, suspect tie rod inner joint. cannot fully assess due to undertrays
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight wear offside steering rack
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear / across rear (3.6.B.2c)
slight wear offside steering rack
n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
uneven wear on nearside front tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake pads low
slight play in steering rack at offside
225/55 VR16 - Nearside front tyre near legal limit
Slight wear in Steering rack at Offside
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
225/55 VR16 - Nearside front tyre near legal limit
Slight wear in Steering rack at Offside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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PJ54 JYG is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2004 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 84,715 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 PJ54 JYG, 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 22 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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PJ54 JYG is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2004.
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