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R748 NFP

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,798 mi
Last recorded110,798 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 NFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 110,798 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 106,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear o/s rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 103,318 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 103,315 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,096 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2008 97,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2007 91,846 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 86,617 miles

reare suspension air bags heavily perrished < advise replacement >

slight movement in steering system

traction control light stays on

under trays fitted

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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R748 NFP is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R748 NFP, 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 R748 NFP registered?

R748 NFP is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R748 NFP safe to buy?

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