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R370 VRX

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,436 mi
Last recorded116,436 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 VRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 116,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 108,887 miles

Front number plate is damaged.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 108,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front number plate is damaged.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,619 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 94,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2013 76,198 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 76,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,228 miles

Front registration plate damaged and needs attention.

Near side wiper blade needs attention.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,708 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

the air bag light is on

the front number plate is damaged

the front washer jets are semi-working

Fail 13 Apr 2011 67,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

the air bag light is on

the front number plate is damaged

the front washer jets are semi-working

Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,339 miles

both rear tyres on approximately 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 66,339 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres on approximately 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,788 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,492 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,643 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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R370 VRX is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R370 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

R370 VRX is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R370 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 VRX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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