MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,094 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear inner brake pads worn low
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
borderline corrosion in nearside outer sill
borderline deterioration on offside front anti roll bar link dust cover
borderline wear/movement in nearside rear suspension tie bar ball joint, requires attention.
corrosion in front to rear & rear brake pipes
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
note - no engine oil showing on dipstick when presented
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
borderline corrosion in nearside outer sill
borderline deterioration on offside front anti roll bar link dust cover
borderline wear/movement in nearside rear suspension tie bar ball joint, requires attention.
corrosion in front to rear & rear brake pipes
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
note - no engine oil showing on dipstick when presented
rear inner brake pads worn low
both rear tyres worn to 2.6mm
slight corrosion in front to rear brake pipes
advanced corrosion in nearside front to rear brake pipe
advanced wear in nearside rear upper transverse arm ball joint
corrosion in nearside floor pan
plastic under sill covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
advanced corrosion in nearside front to rear brake pipe
advanced wear in nearside rear upper transverse arm ball joint
corrosion in nearside floor pan
plastic under sill covers fitted to vehicle
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer 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 Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Outer 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 Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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R881 NEN is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R881 NEN, 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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R881 NEN is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 16 February 1998.
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