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R644 WLK

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,994 mi
Last recorded177,994 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 WLK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 177,994 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 174,316 miles

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

both wiper blades leaving faint lines on screen replace soon

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 (3.5.1i)

wax oil all steel brake and fuel pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2015 168,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 168,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 162,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 159,868 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 155,901 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 152,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 146,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 141,851 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 135,665 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 128,934 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 128,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 121,893 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 111,771 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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R644 WLK is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R644 WLK, 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 R644 WLK registered?

R644 WLK is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R644 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R644 WLK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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