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R99 CFC

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,951 mi
Last recorded126,951 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 CFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 126,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 123,862 miles

air bag light on.

engine bay covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

nearside rear brake disc surface corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 119,471 miles

ASC light on.

airbag light on

engine bay cover,undertray & floorpan covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 119,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light on

engine bay cover,undertray & floorpan covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

nearside handbrake efficiency low.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 115,350 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

engine cover & undertray fitted, not allowing full view of all components.

nearside rear brake slight waver

Pass 28 Jun 2007 109,225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 104,513 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R99 CFC is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R99 CFC, 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 R99 CFC registered?

R99 CFC is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R99 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 CFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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