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R996 TKV

1998 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,416 mi
Last recorded183,416 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 TKV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2022 183,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 182,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 174,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 160,411 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 160,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 153,505 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 151,046 miles

Rear rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s o/s

Rear upper suspension arms have slight play in ball//joint/// both n/s and o/s

centre and rear fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 150,970 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both n/s o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s o/s

Rear upper suspension arms have slight play in ball//joint/// both n/s and o/s

centre and rear fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 146,040 miles

Centre under side fuel pipe/s corrode

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 138,893 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 129,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 129,785 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 124,258 miles

1/ O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 23 Feb 2013 124,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

1/ O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 25 Feb 2012 121,410 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 5 Mar 2011 119,412 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 119,377 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 114,767 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 114,767 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 114,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front suspension link rod upper balljoint dust cover split. no excessive movement in joint.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 107,237 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 107,150 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 103,160 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 100,357 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 95,016 miles

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

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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R996 TKV is a 1998 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R996 TKV, 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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R996 TKV is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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