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J44 JLA

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

199,114 mi
Last recorded199,114 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 JLA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 199,114 miles

Airbag light on

All four discs slightly corroded

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 199,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Airbag light on

All four discs slightly corroded

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 192,013 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 192,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2008 191,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2007 189,989 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 169,694 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 169,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

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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J44 JLA is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1997 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,946 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 J44 JLA, 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 29 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J44 JLA registered?

J44 JLA is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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