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DEU 3

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,468 mi
Last recorded77,468 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEU 3
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,468 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 77,253 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 75,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,849 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,653 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,548 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,608 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 61,942 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 55,866 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 55,664 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DEU 3 is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DEU 3, 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 DEU 3?

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What year was DEU 3 registered?

DEU 3 is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is DEU 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEU 3 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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