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R134 TNP

1998 BMW 520

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,052 mi
Last recorded159,052 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 TNP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 159,052 miles

car been stood

offside rear trailing arm has slight play

rear floor corroded both sides

Fail 4 May 2012 159,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car been stood

Pass 12 Feb 2011 157,690 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 157,050 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 153,452 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

high level brake light inop

o/s/r n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2008 153,446 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2008 147,310 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 147,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 135,810 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 123,288 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 123,228 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R134 TNP is a 1998 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R134 TNP, 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 R134 TNP registered?

R134 TNP is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R134 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 TNP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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