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R449 MCD

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,072 mi
Last recorded115,072 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 MCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 115,072 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 105,506 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 97,182 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,393 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,986 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r antiroll bar links slight play

n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm bush slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2008 73,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r antiroll bar links slight play

n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm bush slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,645 miles

nearside front tyre has inner tread wear †offside front tyre has outer tread wear

Fail 19 Mar 2007 66,645 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside front tyre has inner tread wear †offside front tyre has outer tread wear

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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R449 MCD is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R449 MCD, 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 R449 MCD registered?

R449 MCD is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R449 MCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 MCD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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