MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,294 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play o/s/r top arm and lower hub bushes
slight play o/s/r top arm and lower hub bushes
Front number plate cracked.
Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Plastic covers fitted to inner door shuts.
Plastic under trays fitted to engine and transmission.
Rear number plate delaminating.
Front number plate cracked.
Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Plastic covers fitted to inner door shuts.
Plastic under trays fitted to engine and transmission.
Rear number plate delaminating.
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight play both rear lower hub bushes
Slight play drivers side front inner steering rack ball
Slight play in all four rear subframe bushes
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
moisture in offside head light cluster
nearside handbrake cable outter casing split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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R176 RLJ is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver 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 R176 RLJ, 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 R176 RLJ registered?
R176 RLJ is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 1998.
Is R176 RLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R176 RLJ 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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