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J88 WFJ

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,537 mi
Last recorded96,537 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 WFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 96,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 96,535 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 95,743 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear coil spring is fouling the body

Fail 17 May 2013 95,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear coil spring is fouling the body

Pass 3 May 2012 95,020 miles

Fuel pipe's corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 95,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe's corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 94,976 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 91,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 91,230 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,275 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2009 84,663 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 84,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 78,581 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 78,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 74,065 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,065 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 67,635 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 67,635 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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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J88 WFJ is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 119,795 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 J88 WFJ, 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 27 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J88 WFJ registered?

J88 WFJ is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is J88 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 WFJ shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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