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R338 PDD

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,022 mi
Last recorded136,022 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 PDD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 136,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 116,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,565 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 100,336 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,146 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,958 miles

both rear tyres has slight wear on central tread

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,154 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,087 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,936 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 45,925 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,395 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,430 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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R338 PDD is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R338 PDD, 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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R338 PDD is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R338 PDD safe to buy?

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