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R937 CWW

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,496 mi
Last recorded102,496 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 CWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 94,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,011 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 May 2016 86,306 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 86,163 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 83,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side hand brake effort low

vehicle corroded on floor but not in perscribed area

Fail 4 Apr 2015 83,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side hand brake effort low

vehicle corroded on floor but not in perscribed area

Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,807 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,407 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,350 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,080 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,460 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 53,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,879 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,818 miles

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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R937 CWW is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R937 CWW, 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 R937 CWW registered?

R937 CWW is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R937 CWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R937 CWW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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