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GIL 7392

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,304 mi
Last recorded79,304 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 7392
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 79,304 miles

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

Both front tyres low on inner/outer shoulders

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 79,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres low on inner/outer shoulders

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,812 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GIL 7392 is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GIL 7392, 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 GIL 7392 registered?

GIL 7392 is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is GIL 7392 safe to buy?

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