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R250 RBD

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,636 mi
Last recorded171,636 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 RBD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 171,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 169,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 161,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 155,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 155,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 140,170 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 140,170 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 123,211 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 123,211 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 95,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 81,199 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 85,031 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 65,359 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 52,492 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,384 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,765 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,979 miles

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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R250 RBD is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R250 RBD, 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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R250 RBD is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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