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P840 BAD

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,509 mi
Last recorded98,509 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 BAD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 98,509 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape on inside

Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,121 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 90,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2008 82,445 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 73,727 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 72,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 64,002 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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P840 BAD is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P840 BAD, 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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What year was P840 BAD registered?

P840 BAD is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is P840 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P840 BAD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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