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R873 DGO

1998 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,544 mi
Last recorded146,544 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 DGO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 146,544 miles

Air bag light on.

Engine has slight missfire.

Front bumper insecure

Nearside door mirror cracked.

Nearside rear tyre getting low.

Offside front inner door handle incomplete. But occupent still able to open door from inside of vehicle.

Fail 9 May 2012 146,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on.

Engine has slight missfire.

Front bumper insecure

Nearside door mirror cracked.

Nearside rear tyre getting low.

Offside front inner door handle incomplete. But occupent still able to open door from inside of vehicle.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 134,838 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads appear to be getting low

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 134,838 miles

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

front brake pads appear to be getting low

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 124,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 114,081 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 105,618 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 97,812 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 97,775 miles

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

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

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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R873 DGO is a 1998 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R873 DGO, 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

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What year was R873 DGO registered?

R873 DGO is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is R873 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 DGO shows 9 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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