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R100 GEB

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,862 mi
Last recorded99,862 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 GEB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 99,862 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 96,302 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack gaiter cracking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid bottle (2.1.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2021 96,302 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front steering rack gaiter cracking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid bottle (2.1.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,526 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 91,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 91,439 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,428 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 91,414 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,826 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 90,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm side cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm side cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 90,147 miles

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

near side front tyre outer wall cracking

off side rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,132 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 89,131 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,908 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 87,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 85,255 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 85,254 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,446 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 81,443 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 79,096 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 72,954 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 72,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,545 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,715 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 62,375 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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R100 GEB is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R100 GEB, 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 R100 GEB registered?

R100 GEB is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R100 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R100 GEB shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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