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R848 JAA

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,000 mi
Last recorded167,000 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 JAA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 167,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 160,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 147,579 miles

brake discs wearing\rear tyres wearing slightly on inner tread

Fail 2 May 2012 147,596 miles

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

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

brake discs wearing\rear tyres wearing slightly on inner tread

Pass 11 May 2011 138,730 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 138,610 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 134,358 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn smooth on both inner and outer edges.

Nail in O/S/F Tyre and tread worn smooth on inner edge.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Fog light lens cracked and N/S/F Fog light insecure.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil smears around O/S Rack gaiter.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 134,358 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn smooth on both inner and outer edges.

Nail in O/S/F Tyre and tread worn smooth on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Fog light lens cracked and N/S/F Fog light insecure.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil smears around O/S Rack gaiter.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 124,429 miles

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

both front antiroll bar links have movement in

both rear anti roll bar links have movement in

near side fog light is brokenand insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2008 112,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 101,727 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 101,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front rubber bushs of rear sub frame deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 90,347 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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R848 JAA is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R848 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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R848 JAA is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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