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R592 BFM

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,721 mi
Last recorded155,721 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 BFM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2016 155,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 151,307 miles

both front indicators cracked

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills

slight noise at nearside front wheel bearing

steering rack damp

Fail 29 Jan 2015 151,304 miles

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

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

both front indicators cracked

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills

slight noise at nearside front wheel bearing

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Jan 2014 146,442 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills (outer sills covered)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 146,439 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills (outer sills covered)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 141,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 136,587 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 129,902 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 121,337 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 115,189 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 109,914 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 109,914 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 101,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 94,659 miles

near and offside front brake pads getting low

offside rear antiroll bar link arm slight play

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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R592 BFM is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R592 BFM, 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 R592 BFM registered?

R592 BFM is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R592 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 BFM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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