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R110 JCW

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,598 mi
Last recorded104,598 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 JCW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering reservoir leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2016 104,592 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering reservoir leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 97,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,956 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 84,678 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 79,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,664 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,263 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 75,114 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 70,169 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,915 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 63,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,116 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,651 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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R110 JCW is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R110 JCW, 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 R110 JCW registered?

R110 JCW is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R110 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R110 JCW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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