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R370 JGF

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,002 mi
Last recorded84,002 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 JGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,002 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 83,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,897 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,658 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 79,703 miles

Front ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE BALL JOINT DUST DOVER INSECURE BUT PREVENTS INGRESS OF DIRT (NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,753 miles

Bonnet latch deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,748 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear bumper damage

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Nov 2017 74,731 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint also dust cover damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear bumper damage

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2016 72,349 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,319 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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R370 JGF is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R370 JGF, 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 R370 JGF registered?

R370 JGF is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R370 JGF safe to buy?

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