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R176 RLJ

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,294 mi
Last recorded126,294 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 RLJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2012 126,294 miles

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

slight play o/s/r top arm and lower hub bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2012 126,294 miles

slight play o/s/r top arm and lower hub bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2011 122,604 miles

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.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 122,604 miles

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.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 118,875 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 115,049 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 115,049 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 111,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 108,252 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 108,252 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 105,621 miles

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.

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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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?

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