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152,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
covers fitted to underside
side skirts fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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98 LAW is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2012 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 88,697 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 98 LAW, 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 14 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 98 LAW registered?
98 LAW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2012.
Is 98 LAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for 98 LAW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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