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B7 CHJ

1998 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,291 mi
Last recorded109,291 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 109,291 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 98,554 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 95,346 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 95,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 91,179 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 87,501 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 87,501 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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B7 CHJ is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B7 CHJ, 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

How do I check the history of B7 CHJ?

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What year was B7 CHJ registered?

B7 CHJ is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is B7 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 CHJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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