MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,173 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
air bag light showing on dashboard
front numbewr plate is fadeing
air bag light showing on dashboard
front numbewr plate is fadeing
air bag light showing on dashboard
unable to see inner nearside offside rear brake pads
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
air bag light showing on dashboard
unable to see inner nearside offside rear brake pads
Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
unable to see inner front and rear brake pads
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
unable to see inner front and rear brake pads
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
parking brake not locking on both wheels †
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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R234 JPK is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R234 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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What year was R234 JPK registered?
R234 JPK is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 6 October 1997.
Is R234 JPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R234 JPK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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