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R733 POH

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,117 mi
Last recorded187,117 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 POH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 187,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 182,284 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 182,284 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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 19 Aug 2011 175,133 miles

Both rear wheels binding slightly

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front foglamp smashed

Nearside headlight adjuster inoperative

Nearside parking brake reading low

Fail 8 Aug 2011 175,122 miles

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

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

Both rear wheels binding slightly

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front foglamp smashed

Nearside headlight adjuster inoperative

Nearside parking brake reading low

Pass 22 May 2010 167,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 167,815 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 153,491 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 151,069 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 148,570 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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R733 POH 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 70%.

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 R733 POH, 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 R733 POH registered?

R733 POH is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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