MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise brake efficiency only just met
advise emission standards only just met
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm
slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.
High visibility brake light inop.
N/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
N/S/R tyre tread worn to 2mm.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S and N/S front seat belts poor in retracting.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in O/S/R suspension, upper arm outer ball joint.
Slight engine and gear box oil leaks.
Slight exhaust blow centre section sleave.
Corrosion to front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes.
Engine oil leaks.
Front to rear metal fuel lines corroded.
High visibility brake light inop.
Nail in O/S/F tyre tread.
O/S/F flexy brake hose starting to deteriorate.
O/S/F tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.
Slight damage to N/S/R outer sill.
Slight exhaust blow centre (catalyst) to rear section joint
Slight play in O/S/R anti-roll bar drop link.
Slight play in O/S/R suspension, upper arm outer ball joint.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Corrosion to front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes.
Engine oil leaks.
Front to rear metal fuel lines corroded.
High visibility brake light inop.
Nail in O/S/F tyre tread.
O/S/F flexy brake hose starting to deteriorate.
O/S/F tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.
O/S/F tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.
Slight damage to N/S/R outer sill.
Slight exhaust blow centre (catalyst) to rear section joint
Slight play in O/S/R anti-roll bar drop link.
Slight play in O/S/R suspension, upper arm outer ball joint.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
advise both front tyres worn to 0mm on inner edges
Air bag light on.
Drivers seat belt poor in retracting.
Engine oil leaks.
Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Front to rear metal fuel lines corroded.
N/S/F flexy brake hose starting to deteriorate.
O/S/F flexy brake hose starting to deteriorate.
Rear light fault warning illuminated - all rear lights working.
Screen wash level warning illuminated - screen wash fluid full.
Slight play in O/S/R anti-roll bar drop link.
Air bag light on.
Drivers seat belt poor in retracting.
Engine oil leaks.
Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Front to rear metal fuel lines corroded.
N/S/F flexy brake hose starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/F flexy brake hose starting to deteriorate.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear light fault warning illuminated - all rear lights working.
Screen wash level warning illuminated - screen wash fluid full.
Slight play in O/S/R anti-roll bar drop link.
Air bag light on.
Corrosion to front to rear and rear metal brake pipes.
Corrosion to fuel pipes.
Engine oil leaks.
Slight play in O/S/R anti-roll bar drop link.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R470 VJH is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R470 VJH, 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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R470 VJH is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 1998.
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