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R796 WLB

1998 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,810 mi
Last recorded128,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 WLB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 128,810 miles

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

center exhaust blow

play steering arms/rack ends

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2013 115,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

movement steering arms

Pass 27 Jan 2012 102,660 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

registration plate lamps dim

slight movement steering arms

Fail 27 Jan 2012 102,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

registration plate lamps dim

slight movement steering arms

Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,906 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 73,699 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 64,044 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,601 miles

both rear anti-roll bar link arms have slight play.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 46,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,054 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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R796 WLB is a 1998 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R796 WLB, 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 R796 WLB registered?

R796 WLB is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R796 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 WLB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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