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R775 CGK

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,542 mi
Last recorded137,542 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 CGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 137,542 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 137,539 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 131,195 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 131,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 131,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Air-bag light on.

Brake warning light on.

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 125,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 125,188 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 119,100 miles

dampness around the power steering rack

f/n/s tyre noted perished

oil around the under pan

r/o/s tyre worn on the outer edge

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

wear noted on both front and rear brake disc

Pass 29 Jun 2007 114,030 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 107,844 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 107,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R775 CGK is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R775 CGK, 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 R775 CGK registered?

R775 CGK is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R775 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 CGK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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