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R873 UWG

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

151,821 mi
Last recorded151,821 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 UWG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2019 151,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working Main beam wired to separate switch tell tail not working when main beams on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded to excess within 30 cm of lower seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded to excess within 30 cm of lower seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Strong fuel smell around rear arch no leaks detected

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light slightly loose

Offside Rear Floor pan corroded to excess just out of front seat belt prescribed area

Offside Rear Headrest insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays damaged and broken

Front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 146,867 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides flexi feeds corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner side light inoperative.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 146,861 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides flexi feeds corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner side light inoperative.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Nov 2018 146,845 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure support corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 142,230 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2017 141,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 133,497 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 May 2015 130,565 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 130,539 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 126,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 126,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

handbrake effort low

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,227 miles

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

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

both front metal brake pies corroded and pitted

Fail 2 Apr 2013 121,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front metal brake pies corroded and pitted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 117,511 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 117,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,281 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 107,040 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 106,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 99,567 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,901 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 91,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 83,263 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 83,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 75,856 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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R873 UWG is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R873 UWG, 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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R873 UWG is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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