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R524 ENP

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,392 mi
Last recorded184,392 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 ENP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 184,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 172,932 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 160,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 147,708 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 135,621 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 135,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 123,212 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 123,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 115,156 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 111,099 miles

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

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

airbag light illuminated

Fail 5 Mar 2012 111,099 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

airbag light illuminated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 106,417 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 101,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 95,863 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 95,863 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 87,921 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 78,999 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 78,999 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 74,423 miles

o/s handbrake hard to operate

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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R524 ENP is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R524 ENP, 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 R524 ENP registered?

R524 ENP is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R524 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 ENP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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