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H10 REG

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

48,768 mi
Last recorded48,768 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 REG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 48,768 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 48,757 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 48,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 47,103 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 45,650 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 44,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 44,131 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 44,131 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 42,281 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,998 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,497 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,148 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,354 miles

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

unable to see brakes clearly

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,162 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,893 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,980 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,763 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,375 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 21,344 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,650 miles

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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H10 REG is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 H10 REG, 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 H10 REG registered?

H10 REG is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is H10 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H10 REG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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