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A7 DWH

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,453 mi
Last recorded57,453 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DWH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,453 miles

heat shield loose

noise rear hubs

o/s front sill damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,411 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,215 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 56,139 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level stoplamp inoperative

signs of wear on outer shoulder of nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,461 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 55,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,483 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 54,483 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,251 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 51,558 miles

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

offside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,433 miles

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)

offside rear door not opening from the outside

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,796 miles

both rear tyres tread low/sidewalls in poor condition

fitted centre stop lamp bulb

Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,756 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 43,756 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,722 miles

Front fog lights inop possible fault at switch.

Fail 15 Mar 2006 39,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front fog lights inop possible fault at switch.

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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A7 DWH is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 121,173 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 A7 DWH, 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 28 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 DWH registered?

A7 DWH is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A7 DWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 DWH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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