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R622 LPD

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 LPD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,891cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017
Fail 4 May 2017

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 162,254 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 133,984 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 119,174 miles

Both headlight adjusters broken, lights have been wedged in place and is ok at time of retest, not sure how long they will last.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 119,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,089 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 103,947 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,503 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 95,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 85,925 miles

high level brake light inop

nearside front light dim

Fail 15 May 2009 85,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

high level brake light inop

nearside front light dim

Pass 25 Feb 2008 84,209 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 80,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,015 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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R622 LPD is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R622 LPD, 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 R622 LPD registered?

R622 LPD is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R622 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 LPD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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