MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,544 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
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
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
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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