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M14 CUE

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

151,608 mi
Last recorded151,608 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 CUE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 151,608 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2025 146,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 141,587 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 138,074 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 132,837 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 130,616 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 130,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 128,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 125,403 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 125,403 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,677 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 121,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 117,424 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 117,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at flexi connection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at flexi connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at flexi connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at flexi connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,842 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,167 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,898 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,962 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 85,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 79,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 71,949 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 71,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 65,484 miles

both front tyres feathered on edges.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,299 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 59,299 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,309 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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M14 CUE is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M14 CUE, 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 M14 CUE registered?

M14 CUE is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M14 CUE safe to buy?

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