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R141 JPJ

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,009 mi
Last recorded155,009 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 JPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 155,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front engine stabilizer bar bolt is missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 154,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre has age related cracks

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 154,346 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre has age related cracks

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 153,451 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 heavy grease over them (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting is broken

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 30 Oct 2017 153,449 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 heavy grease over them (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting is broken

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 151,547 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 heavy greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 149,458 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Nov 2015 149,456 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking of rack area (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 147,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 144,954 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 141,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 138,489 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 135,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emmissions close to their limit

Pass 14 Oct 2009 134,831 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 134,831 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 134,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Center brake light not working.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and Nearside front anti roll bar link rod gaitors split.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 121,566 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 121,172 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 107,903 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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R141 JPJ is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R141 JPJ, 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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R141 JPJ is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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