MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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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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R644 WLK is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 20 May 1998.
Is R644 WLK safe to buy?
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