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R575 CSU

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,861 mi
Last recorded197,861 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 CSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2022 197,861 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner \outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner\outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 196,680 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 195,289 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 195,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 193,386 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 189,857 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 186,956 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 182,703 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 180,088 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 177,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 177,106 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 174,033 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 174,033 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 171,124 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 167,162 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 167,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 162,535 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 162,535 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 158,747 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 152,501 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Aug 2007 148,442 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 148,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front antiroll bar link upper dust covers badly split

Pass 23 Aug 2006 141,959 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 141,847 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R575 CSU is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R575 CSU, 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 R575 CSU registered?

R575 CSU is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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