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R709 AJN

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,159 mi
Last recorded148,159 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 AJN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 148,159 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 147,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 141,194 miles

n/s dipped beam pattern poor

o/s registration plate lamp dimmer than n/s

o/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

o/s/f wheel trim poor fit

water droplets adversely affecting o/s beam pattern

Fail 2 Dec 2009 141,173 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

n/s dipped beam pattern poor

o/s registration plate lamp dimmer than n/s

o/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

o/s/f wheel trim poor fit

water droplets adversely affecting o/s beam pattern

Pass 11 Dec 2008 138,132 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 132,182 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 32,174 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 123,197 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 116,728 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 116,728 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

O/S parking brake performance low.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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R709 AJN is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R709 AJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R709 AJN registered?

R709 AJN is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R709 AJN safe to buy?

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