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R483 NFP

1998 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,099 mi
Last recorded58,099 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 NFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 58,099 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 57,386 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 56,601 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 56,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 56,140 miles

all four tyres cracked, perished and old (2009)

front washers low pressure

Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,764 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2020 55,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2019 54,047 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,044 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 45,838 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 41,371 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,194 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,123 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,775 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,713 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,847 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,963 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,173 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,193 miles

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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R483 NFP is a 1998 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R483 NFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R483 NFP registered?

R483 NFP is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R483 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 NFP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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