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R261 LTV

1998 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,845 mi
Last recorded119,845 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 LTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 119,845 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion starting

Pass 10 Dec 2010 116,189 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 116,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 112,580 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Dec 2009 112,580 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Air bag warning light illuminated

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

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)

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jun 2008 107,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 104,481 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 101,637 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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R261 LTV is a 1998 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R261 LTV, 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 R261 LTV registered?

R261 LTV is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R261 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 LTV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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