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R834 JAA

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,567 mi
Last recorded129,567 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 JAA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 129,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 129,567 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 129,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 125,728 miles

osf nsf headlamp lenses deteriatingf

undertray fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 19 Apr 2016 124,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 124,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 122,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,677 miles

2 screws in nearside rear tyre tread.

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

slight wear at offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar link rods.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 120,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 screws in nearside rear tyre tread.

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

slight wear at offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar link rods.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 117,842 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

rear exhaust heat-shield insecure.

slight wear at offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar link rods.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 117,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

rear exhaust heat-shield insecure.

slight wear at offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar link rods.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,437 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 110,158 miles

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 27 Apr 2011 110,158 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,255 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 102,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 93,111 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to wear bars

play nearside rear lower "balljoint" becoming excessive!!!

slight play nearside rear rollbar link joint

slight play offside rear joint

slight play steering offside

Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,619 miles

front brake disc inner faces heavily worn,very thin-will require attention soon!!

Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,806 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,600 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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R834 JAA is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R834 JAA, 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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R834 JAA is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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