MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front number plate slightly deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear axle oil leak-(drive shaft seal) offside
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear axle oil leak-(drive shaft seal) offside
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
brake warning light stays on all the time
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake warning light stays on all the time
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R681 WLT is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R681 WLT, 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 R681 WLT registered?
R681 WLT is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 1998.
Is R681 WLT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R681 WLT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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