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R86 VYX

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,130 mi
Last recorded165,130 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 VYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 165,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper & lower arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper & lower arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both side (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side front inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seat covered with staff not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Underbody corroded

Undercover & Undertray fitted

fuel tank brackets corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2021 164,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover & undercover fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 164,786 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover & undercover fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 169,888 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 169,888 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 162,138 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray & engine Cover fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 156,822 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 156,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Cover Fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 139,085 miles

all brakes covered in grease and cannot detect true condition of pipes

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Nov 2016 139,084 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank rotted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Jul 2016 138,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 135,925 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 134,035 miles

Nearside 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)

oil leek from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2013 127,991 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 127,991 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 119,647 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 102,917 miles

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

rear axle oil leaks

Pass 15 Mar 2010 91,662 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 91,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 76,969 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,969 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 61,124 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 51,302 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 51,302 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R86 VYX is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R86 VYX, 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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R86 VYX is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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