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R413 ECL

1998 BMW 520

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,856 mi
Last recorded130,856 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 ECL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2006 130,856 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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R413 ECL is a 1998 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R413 ECL, 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 R413 ECL registered?

R413 ECL is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R413 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R413 ECL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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