MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both poor (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody/sills corrosion present
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. weathered brake discs (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leaks
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)
COVERS SILLS/ENGINE/UNDERBODY
FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR
N/S HEADLAMP POOR
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all lower ball joints wear slight play inner steering joints
both rear tyres inner edges wear
front brake discs wear
n/s track end slight wear
o/s/f tyre mis shaped
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs and pads weathered
all susp/steering corroded
rear flexi hoses cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs and pads weathered
all susp/steering corroded
rear flexi hoses cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f steering rack cracking
rear brake flexis cracking
slight play ,suspension components
slight play steering rack and ends
all brake pipes corroding
both rear flexihoses splitting
rear brakes poor
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
n/s front tyre close to limit
some steering and susspention bushes starting to wear
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes need cleaning
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes need cleaning
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R105 JPK is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1997 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 R105 JPK, 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 29 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R105 JPK is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 1997.
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