MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
301,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
airbag warning light on
brake pipes corroded
exhaust corroded
fuel pipes corroded
headlight aim on minimum
light damage and corrosion to bodywork
offside front inner door handle loose but still opens door
oil leaks
rear number plate fading
underbody corrosion
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
airbag warning light on
brake pipes corroded
exhaust corroded
fuel pipes corroded
headlight aim on minimum
light damage and corrosion to bodywork
offside front inner door handle loose but still opens door
oil leaks
rear number plate fading
underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
airbag light on
corrosion and light damage to bodywork
exhaust corroded
fuel pipes corroded
horn poor but working
nearside headlight aim on minimum
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front inner door handle adrift but still opens door
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
airbag warning light on
brake pad warning light on
brake pipes corroded
corrosion to bodywork
exhaust corroded
fuel pipes corroded
offside front inner door handle insecure
oil leaks
rear number plate discolouring
AIR bag light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside drivers door handle adrift
AIR bag light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
offside drivers door handle adrift
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag warning light on
both rear inner side lights not working
brake pipes corroded
fuel pipes corroded
oil leaks
rear number plate discolouring
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
airbag light on
rear number plate discolouring
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
airbag light on
both front inner brake pads appear low
both rear inner brake pads appear low
brake pad low warning light on
headlight aim on minimum
stone chips in windscreen
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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R353 GVE is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R353 GVE, 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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R353 GVE is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 1998.
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