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R988 CFL

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,826 mi
Last recorded86,826 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 CFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,826 miles

rear reg plate slight deterioration

slight play n/s wish bone bush

Pass 5 Dec 2008 84,724 miles

offside front top ball joint on roll bar link split

rear number plate has marks in it but not effecting readabilty

Fail 5 Dec 2008 84,724 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

offside front top ball joint on roll bar link split

rear number plate has marks in it but not effecting readabilty

Pass 26 Nov 2007 82,079 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 78,636 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 78,627 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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R988 CFL is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R988 CFL, 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 R988 CFL registered?

R988 CFL is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R988 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 CFL shows 6 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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