MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,131 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seats fitted to rear
slight play in steering
steering rack damp with fluid
unable to see full condition of front and rear brake pads
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R160 DGF is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R160 DGF, 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 R160 DGF registered?
R160 DGF is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 14 February 1998.
Is R160 DGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R160 DGF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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