MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
undershield fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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R547 DTM is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R547 DTM, 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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R547 DTM is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 1998.
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