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R852 DWT

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,822 mi
Last recorded50,822 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 DWT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 50,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 48,393 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 47,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,549 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,245 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,922 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,388 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,186 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 43,186 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,641 miles

Advise all tyres are very lightly perished in tread area of the tyres

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner ege

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine covers & under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,854 miles

Advise All tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,838 miles

advise tyres wearing on edges & lightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,942 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,756 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,162 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 34,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,737 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,410 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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R852 DWT is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R852 DWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R852 DWT?

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What year was R852 DWT registered?

R852 DWT is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R852 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 DWT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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