MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,759 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust tail pipe short
front brake discs corroded and worn
front brake pads low
front flexi brake pipes perished
headlight lenes pitted
nearside front tyre very badly worn inner edge
offside front tyre worn inner edge
rear brake discs corrofed and worn
rear inner sills corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
exhaust tail pipe short
front brake discs corroded and worn
front brake pads low
front flexi brake pipes perished
headlight lenes pitted
nearside front tyre very badly worn inner edge
offside front tyre worn inner edge
rear brake discs corrofed and worn
rear inner sills corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear inner sills corroded
exhaust tail pipe short
front brake discs badly worn and corroded
front brake pads low
front flexi brake pipes perished
headlight lenes pitted
nearside front tyre very badly worn inner edge
offside front tyre worn inner edge
rear brake discs corroded and worn
rear metal brake pipes corroded
nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust tail pipe missing
front discs very badly worn and corroded
hand brake poor
nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
offside rear brake stuck on
rear discs corroded
water in both headlights
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
both head light lenes damaged
nearside anti roll bar rubber split
rear flexi brake pipes perished
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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R309 WGU is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R309 WGU, 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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R309 WGU is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 1998.
Is R309 WGU safe to buy?
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