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R546 WNT

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,909 mi
Last recorded139,909 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 WNT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 139,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 137,562 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

play in offside front lower rear bottom ball joint

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Jan 2020 137,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

play in offside front lower rear bottom ball joint

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Jan 2019 130,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 121,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 121,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 113,373 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,758 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in o/s/r suspension

Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,832 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 77,672 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 77,670 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,727 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pipes have been greased

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension bush

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2010 72,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pipes have been greased

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension bush

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2009 68,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 61,722 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 61,722 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 54,876 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,322 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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R546 WNT is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R546 WNT, 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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R546 WNT is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R546 WNT safe to buy?

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