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R654 GNB

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,389 mi
Last recorded133,389 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 GNB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 133,389 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 133,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 133,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 119,176 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 102,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 102,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 86,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 73,053 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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R654 GNB is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R654 GNB, 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 R654 GNB registered?

R654 GNB is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R654 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R654 GNB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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