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R507 OCD

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,790 mi
Last recorded176,790 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 OCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 176,790 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 176,790 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 174,863 miles

front to rear/ nearside rear/and both front brake pipes corroded at ends

Pass 3 Oct 2008 171,772 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise all tyres worn on inside

Pass 2 Jul 2007 169,560 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 159,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

car cutting out on idle

offside front track rod slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2006 143,698 miles

brake pad wear warning light on

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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R507 OCD is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R507 OCD, 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 R507 OCD registered?

R507 OCD is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R507 OCD safe to buy?

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