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R762 VMO

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,130 mi
Last recorded97,130 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 VMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 97,130 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

all tyres perrished

brake pipes covered with grease

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 97,120 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

all tyres perrished

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 97,113 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to inner flitch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to inner flitch (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mains around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre deflated

bonnet safety catch tricky to open

evidence of fluid leak from clutch master cylinder

unable to assess sill panels fully due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,658 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 91,654 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,569 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 89,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,210 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 85,210 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,875 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,413 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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R762 VMO is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R762 VMO, 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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R762 VMO is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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