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R158 BKK

1998 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

77,424 mi
Last recorded77,424 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 BKK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 77,424 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 77,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 67,001 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 67,001 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 63,075 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 59,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,348 miles

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

front grills inscure

Fail 14 Jan 2014 58,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front grills inscure

Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,848 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 17 Jan 2013 56,848 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,068 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 4 Jan 2012 54,068 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake pads warning light on and srs air bag warning light on.

Fail 6 Jan 2011

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,916 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 50,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag lamp on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,916 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,999 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 46,999 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cracks n/s front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2008 40,933 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,454 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,205 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 37,205 miles

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

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

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

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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R158 BKK is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R158 BKK, 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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R158 BKK is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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