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R450 MNR

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,651 mi
Last recorded62,651 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 MNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 62,651 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 62,640 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 57,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 52,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 44,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 38,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 33,266 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 32,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 31,598 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 30,906 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,128 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,602 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,362 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 26,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 25,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 24,959 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 24,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,993 miles

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,371 miles

front wipers smear,advise

Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,642 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 11,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 6,889 miles

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

n/s/f tyre warn on outer edge

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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R450 MNR is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R450 MNR, 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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R450 MNR is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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