1998 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · R842 EDL
1998 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 143,188 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1991cc
R842 EDL Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2012
- 143,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R842 EDL Mileage History
- 04/04/2007119,996 mi
- 04/04/2007119,996 mi
- 01/12/2009124,718 mi+4,722 mi
- 11/12/200912,478 mi-112,240 mi
- 14/12/2010131,897 mi+119,419 mi
- 15/12/2010131,897 mi
- 15/12/2011137,005 mi+5,108 mi
- 19/12/2011137,103 mi+98 mi
- 18/12/2012143,188 mi+6,085 mi
Average of roughly 4,062 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R842 EDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 520 (R842 EDL) between April 2007 and December 2012.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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