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R251 VJB

1998 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,489 mi
Last recorded160,489 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 VJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2023 160,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 157,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 150,381 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning light on

Fail 9 Nov 2016 150,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2015 138,154 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 138,154 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 134,672 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 134,664 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 128,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp bulb holder damaged

Pass 28 May 2010 117,903 miles

Airbag warning Light on

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre had a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 21 May 2010 117,846 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Airbag warning Light on

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre had a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 2 May 2009 107,583 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 107,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 101,969 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 101,969 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 93,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 81,988 miles

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

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

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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R251 VJB is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R251 VJB, 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 R251 VJB registered?

R251 VJB is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R251 VJB safe to buy?

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