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R767 NOK

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,965 mi
Last recorded52,965 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 NOK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 52,965 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 51,323 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 48,923 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 47,638 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 46,657 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s tread depths 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 45,724 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 44,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 42,561 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 41,797 miles

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 41,796 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 41,129 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 41,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 40,567 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x main front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,017 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,448 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 39,448 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,911 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,251 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,377 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,560 miles

noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 31 Dec 2008 35,732 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 34,535 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,637 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,182 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 32,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R767 NOK is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R767 NOK, 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 R767 NOK registered?

R767 NOK is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R767 NOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 NOK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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