MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced close to the jacking point ! (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced close to the jacking point ! (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tie rod end slight play
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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X194 DJM is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2001 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 98,478 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 X194 DJM, 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 25 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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X194 DJM is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 2001.
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