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R148 WLX

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,597 mi
Last recorded122,597 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 WLX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 122,597 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward bush deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward bush deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 122,597 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward bush deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward bush deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 115,298 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both front valve stems perished require replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear anti roll ball joint boots starting perish

Fail 15 Jun 2018 115,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both front valve stems perished require replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear anti roll ball joint boots starting perish

Pass 3 Jul 2017 112,123 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 112,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 109,833 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Slight oil leek

Pass 22 Jun 2015 107,527 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 107,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 104,460 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Jun 2014 104,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,834 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 101,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,607 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

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

Strong advise both front brake discs worn very thin

Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,172 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,645 miles

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

front brake discs ridged

front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 23 Jun 2010 90,645 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs ridged

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 79,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,584 miles

air bag light on

both front inner brake pads worn low

nearside rear outer brake pad worn low

Fail 23 Jun 2008 70,584 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on

both front inner brake pads worn low

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

nearside rear outer brake pad worn low

Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,466 miles

air bag light on

Fail 19 Jun 2007 61,464 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,111 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 49,111 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

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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R148 WLX is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R148 WLX, 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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R148 WLX is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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