MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,726 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
all metal brake pipes corroding
radiator viscous fan runs permanently
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
all metal brake pipes corroding
radiator viscous fan runs permanently
rear number plate deteriorating
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M298 RBW is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1994 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 129,120 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 M298 RBW, 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 32 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M298 RBW registered?
M298 RBW is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M298 RBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M298 RBW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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