MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre brake light disconnected
centre brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
nearside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight movement
rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
srs light on
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
centre brake light disconnected
centre brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
nearside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight movement
rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
srs light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s outer sill dented/rusty
n/s windscreen washer not working
o/s n/s front tyres scrubbed on inside edges
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s outer sill dented/rusty
n/s windscreen washer not working
o/s n/s front tyres scrubbed on inside edges
nearside headlamp on the lower limit and will not adjust, new headlamp will be needed in the near future
nearside washer jet not working but the offside is clearing the screen
offside hand brake performance is on the lower limit, will need further attention in the near future
rear number plate starting to discolour
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs and pads wearing low, will need to be replaced in the near future
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
N/S/F Tyre,Tread Wearing At Edges.
Slight Oil Leak At Rear Axle,Diff Seals Area.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front trye worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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S112 JYX is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S112 JYX, 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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S112 JYX is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 1998.
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