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R102 DUY

1998 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

207,320 mi
Last recorded207,320 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 DUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 207,320 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 193,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 184,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 184,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 176,770 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 168,741 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 160,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 142,733 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2007 118,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 93,857 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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R102 DUY is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R102 DUY, 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 R102 DUY registered?

R102 DUY is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R102 DUY safe to buy?

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