MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,455 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak to engine
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak to engine
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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R216 KMR is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1997 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,946 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 R216 KMR, 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 29 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R216 KMR registered?
R216 KMR is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is R216 KMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R216 KMR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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