MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,344 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
oil leak at rear diff
oil leaks
airbag light on
both rear brake hoses perished
rear brake discs corroded and worn
rear brake pads wearing low
undertrays fitted
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
airbag light on
both rear brake hoses perished
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
oil leak at rear diff
oil leaks
rear brake discs corroded and worn
rear brake pads wearing low
undertrays fitted
windscreen chipped
movement in off side rear lower suspension arm
off side front anti roll bar drop link top bush split
oil around steering rack
oil leaks
under trays fitted
wind screen chipped
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
hand brake travel
movement in off side rear lower suspension arm
off side front anti roll bar drop link top bush split
oil around steering rack
oil leaks
under trays fitted
wind screen chipped
slight corrosion on rear discs .
small chips in windscreen,air bag warning lamp on,outer sills covered,engine undertray fitted,front brake creaking,nail in nearside rear tyre/tyre wearing on edges,both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish,
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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R498 EAH is a 1998 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R498 EAH, 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 R498 EAH registered?
R498 EAH is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 1998.
Is R498 EAH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R498 EAH shows 6 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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