MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,489 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
o/s/f/ and n/s/f/ link has slight play-n/s/f/ tyre low and edges low-rear brake pipes surface rust-
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
o/s/f/ and n/s/f/ link has slight play-n/s/f/ tyre low and edges low-rear brake pipes surface rust-
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
corrosion round jacking points
oil leakage to engine
Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
corrosion round jacking points
oil leakage to engine
airbag light on
brake pad warning light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
airbag light on
brake pad warning light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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R138 NDF is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 R138 NDF, 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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What year was R138 NDF registered?
R138 NDF is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 1997.
Is R138 NDF safe to buy?
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