MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
steering rack has slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag warning lamp staying on
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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R482 CGF is a 1997 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1997 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,946 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 R482 CGF, 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 29 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R482 CGF registered?
R482 CGF is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R482 CGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R482 CGF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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