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R706 HBH

1998 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,961 mi
Last recorded151,961 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 HBH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2012 151,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes getting corroded

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 149,353 miles

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 149,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 146,739 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 146,739 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 143,822 miles

front discs getting worn

Fail 2 Oct 2009 143,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front discs getting worn

Pass 27 Sep 2008 140,104 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 140,104 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

noise evident when o/s/r wheel raised and spun.further examination highly recomended at first oppertunity

rear brake pipes starting too corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2007 129,333 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 116,063 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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R706 HBH is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R706 HBH, 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 R706 HBH registered?

R706 HBH is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R706 HBH safe to buy?

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