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R410 FNG

1998 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,365 mi
Last recorded115,365 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 FNG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2021 115,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (front) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (front) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached front and offside already missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 109,427 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2020 109,427 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 106,263 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 105,572 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 105,569 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 101,861 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill to floor (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased

parking brake just met requirements n/s low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,170 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor panel (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,462 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 91,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 23 Jan 2013 84,524 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,907 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,181 miles

1. Rear brake discs pitted. 2. Rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 63,835 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 63,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

1/ o/s rear tyre at legal limits 2/ n/s rear tyre near legal limits

Pass 5 Jan 2009 57,052 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 57,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,513 miles

centre stoplight not working.

rear brake discs ptted.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,205 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 51,205 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R410 FNG is a 1998 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R410 FNG, 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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R410 FNG is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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