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R637 KMV

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

331,075 mi
Last recorded331,075 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 KMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 331,075 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 331,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2025 323,865 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight had brake travel

Pass 12 Aug 2024 320,299 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 315,075 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 310,385 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 305,216 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 302,752 miles

slight hand brake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2019 294,115 miles

Front Aftermarket lights fitted (HID)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 284,151 miles

Hid bulb conversion has been disconnected

Misfire develops when hot

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 283,895 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hid bulb conversion has been disconnected

Misfire develops when hot

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 276,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front corrosion on jacking point

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 276,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front corrosion on jacking point

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 271,012 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 271,012 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 264,236 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 253,087 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 239,403 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 239,393 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 232,592 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 232,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 214,204 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light on

front brake disc are worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 197,171 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 197,171 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 178,595 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 171,858 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 156,884 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 156,884 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R637 KMV is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R637 KMV, 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 R637 KMV registered?

R637 KMV is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R637 KMV safe to buy?

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