MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Oil warning light on during test/ service light on on during test/ Kerb damag to alloy rims/ Stome chips in wind screen/ Outer sills are covered in plastic trim/ Exhaust heat shield is insecure/
Slight gas leak from exhaust joints/ Front brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted/ Surface corrosion to other brake pipes/ Borderline play in near side wishbone front inner bushes
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil warning light on during test/ service light on on during test/ Kerb damag to alloy rims/ Stome chips in wind screen/ Outer sills are covered in plastic trim/ Exhaust heat shield is insecure/
Slight gas leak from exhaust joints/ Front brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted/ Surface corrosion to other brake pipes/ Borderline play in near side wishbone front inner bushes
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
damage to alloy rims †air bag light on †borderline crack in screen †lower engine cover fitted †damage to o/s door mirror cover †oil leaks †damage/scratches to n/s of vehicle
slight play in steeering/suspension components †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †borderline corrosion to o/s/f outer brake pipe †both front tyres wearing on edges
damage to alloy rims †air bag light on †borderline crack in screen †lower engine cover fitted †damage to o/s door mirror cover †oil leaks †damage/scratches to n/s of vehicle
slight play in steeering/suspension components †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †borderline corrosion to o/s/f outer brake pipe †both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust system corroded †Slight smear from front wipers †
Near side front tyre worn low †Nail in off side front tyre †Alloy rims damaged †Gear box wet with oil †Slight gas leqak from "cat" joint †underbody covered in plastic trim †
Near side headlampfull of condensation †Slight damge to both front shocker stems †Perishing and cracking to various steering and suspension buhses †Surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Perisihing and cracking to various brake hoses
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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R694 WLF is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 R694 WLF, 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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R694 WLF is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 1998.
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