MOT Status
Mileage
167,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front and rear brake pads worn low.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R469 OBN is a 1998 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 R469 OBN, 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 R469 OBN registered?
R469 OBN is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 26 February 1998.
Is R469 OBN safe to buy?
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