MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,130 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper & lower arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper & lower arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both side (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side front inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear seat covered with staff not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Underbody corroded
Undercover & Undertray fitted
fuel tank brackets corroded
oil leak
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover & undercover fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover & undercover fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Undertray & engine Cover fitted
Engine Cover Fitted
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine Cover Fitted
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
all brakes covered in grease and cannot detect true condition of pipes
oil leak from engine
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank rotted (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leek from engine
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear axle oil leaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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R86 VYX is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R86 VYX, 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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R86 VYX is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 1998.
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