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HDJ 2D

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,393 mi
Last recorded76,393 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDJ 2D
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,393 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 72,319 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,390 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 61,314 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level below minimum

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 52,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,356 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Nearside parking brake weak.

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 44,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Nearside parking brake weak.

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,482 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 27,382 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 26,573 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,441 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,292 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,082 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,923 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,609 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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HDJ 2D is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HDJ 2D, 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.

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HDJ 2D is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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