MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,864 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
airbag lamp illuminated
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
airbag lamp illuminated
o/s/r tyre on wear indicators
rear axle leaking
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
o/s/r tyre on wear indicators
rear axle leaking
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front inside pads are worn
fuel low warning light on
rear axle leaking
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front inside pads are worn
fuel low warning light on
rear axle leaking
oil sear rear axle leaking
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear oilseal back axle leaking
Fuel pipes beginning to rust
Rear of both main brake pipes rusty and shailing
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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R368 JFA is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1998 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 121,173 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 R368 JFA, 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 28 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R368 JFA registered?
R368 JFA is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 1998.
Is R368 JFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R368 JFA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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