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R309 WGU

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,759 mi
Last recorded141,759 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 WGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 141,759 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 141,759 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 141,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 137,133 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Dec 2012 137,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 131,121 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 124,430 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 116,632 miles

both head light lenes damaged

nearside anti roll bar rubber split

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 106,952 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 100,318 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 93,625 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 93,623 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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R309 WGU is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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