MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements just met. Needs repairing/ Adjusting.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner sills are corroded both sides
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner sills are corroded both sides
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
small play in both rear anti roll bar links rods
small rust on rear brake discs /pads 50% left
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
center brake light not working not sure if wired up
small play in both rear anti roll bar links rods
small rust on rear brake discs /pads 50% left
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres starting to wear on both edges
nearside rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted
slight play in offside front anti roll bar link
small chip in front screen
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
parking brakes only just met legal requirements at 16%!
low readings from nearside rear parking brake!
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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R433 VJH is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 R433 VJH, 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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R433 VJH is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 26 February 1998.
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