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R695 LYJ

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,741 mi
Last recorded114,741 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 LYJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2024 114,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 113,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 112,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 110,919 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2021 110,890 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 107,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2019 107,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 106,182 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 106,167 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 104,422 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 104,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,445 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 102,444 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,671 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 100,671 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 99,129 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 99,128 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,917 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 96,917 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,059 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 90,954 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 90,954 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,754 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 80,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 74,446 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,755 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,542 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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R695 LYJ is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R695 LYJ, 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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R695 LYJ is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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