MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pedal rubber missing but pedal ribbed
emissions initially high
some wear suspension etc esp nearside front anti roll bar link. nearside handbrake cable deteriating.rear subframe bushes worn.metal brake pipes corroding. air bag light on.
some wear suspension esp offside rear hub link. number plates deteriating. metal brake pipes corroding.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
some wear suspension esp offside rear hub link. number plates deteriating. metal brake pipes corroding.
slight deterioration to suspension etc emissions initially high
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight deterioration to suspension etc emissions initially high
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
emissions initially high
slight deterioration to suspension etc
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
emissions initially high
slight deterioration to suspension etc
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Unable to see front brake pads clearly but they look very low.Advise immediate brake inspection.
Unable to see front brake pads clearly but they look very low.Advise immediate brake inspection.
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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R855 ENK is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R855 ENK, 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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R855 ENK is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R855 ENK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R855 ENK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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