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R71 AVW

1998 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,111 mi
Last recorded153,111 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 AVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 153,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Power steering pipe to rack appears damp

Slight play in front steering arms

Fail 22 Feb 2012 152,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Power steering pipe to rack appears damp

Slight play in front steering arms

Pass 10 Mar 2011 132,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 113,360 miles

Both front suspension buffers slightly deteriorated/perished

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Weatherproof covering on n/s + o/s parking brake cables deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2010 113,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front suspension buffers slightly deteriorated/perished

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Weatherproof covering on n/s + o/s parking brake cables deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 96,045 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 96,045 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,837 miles

O/S front tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

Only one segment of high level stop lamp working.

Wear in joints of n/s and o/s rear stabiliser bar link not excessive.

Fail 14 Mar 2007 65,531 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,540 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,248 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 54,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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R71 AVW is a 1998 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R71 AVW, 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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R71 AVW is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R71 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 AVW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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