MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,826 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear reg plate slight deterioration
slight play n/s wish bone bush
offside front top ball joint on roll bar link split
rear number plate has marks in it but not effecting readabilty
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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