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R119 SRU

1998 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,634 mi
Last recorded135,634 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 SRU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 135,634 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 133,054 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 129,843 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2015 129,843 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 126,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 123,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 119,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 119,275 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre below 3mm on outer edge

o/s front tyre below 3mm on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 116,547 miles

dampness around gearbox

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Feb 2011 113,586 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 109,518 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 109,515 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 105,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 101,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 98,161 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 91,970 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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R119 SRU is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R119 SRU, 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 R119 SRU registered?

R119 SRU is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R119 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 SRU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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