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R704 GNB

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,561 mi
Last recorded102,561 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 GNB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear suspension bush has slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2013 82,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,353 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 68,120 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,835 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,570 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 48,972 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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R704 GNB is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R704 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.

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What year was R704 GNB registered?

R704 GNB is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R704 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 GNB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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