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R410 NKC

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,817 mi
Last recorded184,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 NKC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 184,817 miles

Slight play in both rear suspension arm lower bushes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2014 181,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2014 181,912 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 169,276 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 161,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 150,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 147,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 143,289 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 143,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 139,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

air bag light on

hand brake long operation

Fail 30 May 2007 139,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag light on

hand brake long operation

Pass 16 May 2006 133,748 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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R410 NKC is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKC, 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 R410 NKC registered?

R410 NKC is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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