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H11 JJW

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,100 mi
Last recorded157,100 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 JJW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 157,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 144,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 144,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 137,229 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 137,182 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,614 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 129,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 127,454 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when spun

rear floor slightly corroded near brake pipe mounts

Fail 25 Jun 2010 123,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 123,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2007 115,934 miles

both front tyres worn out on edges

both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes perished

centre of exhaust very rusty, starting to come apart and starting to leak

front to rear fuel lines very rusty

o/s head lamp aim a bit high

o/s/r tyre very low on tread and worn out on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link arm

Pass 29 Mar 2006 109,253 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

one of the front to rear fuel lines corroded

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link arm

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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H11 JJW is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 125,342 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 H11 JJW, 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 31 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H11 JJW registered?

H11 JJW is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 6 February 1995.

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