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D5 GAG

1998 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,073 mi
Last recorded107,073 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 GAG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 107,073 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 107,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,777 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 103,777 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 101,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,468 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 97,466 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,486 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 88,093 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 82,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,447 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 77,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D5 GAG is a 1998 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 D5 GAG, 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 D5 GAG registered?

D5 GAG is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is D5 GAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 GAG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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