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R431 HAX

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

156,726 mi
Last recorded156,726 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 HAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 156,726 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats (belts not tested)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 156,718 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seats fitted to rear seats (belts not tested)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 150,887 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 150,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 146,722 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 146,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 142,287 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 142,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes are slightley coroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 137,231 miles

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

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2012 137,231 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2011 131,806 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 131,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 125,434 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 125,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 118,264 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 118,263 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 111,107 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 111,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 101,301 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 100,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 92,542 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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R431 HAX is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R431 HAX, 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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R431 HAX is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R431 HAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 HAX shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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