MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,519 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs starting to show signs of wear
offside front mud flap broken
oil deposits rear axle
slight crack front no plate
oil deposits gearbox
slight damage to front number plate
rear fuel pipes signs of corrosion. oil deposits on diff
small cracks power steering belt †slight oil deposits atgearbox and rear axle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
air bag light staying on
front brake discs showing signs of corrosion
small cuts in alternator belt
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R838 USP is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R838 USP, 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 R838 USP registered?
R838 USP is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R838 USP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R838 USP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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