MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,798 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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