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A19 GKF

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

138,643 mi
Last recorded138,643 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 GKF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 138,643 miles

Nearside park brake performance is low

Pass 21 Nov 2024 138,236 miles

Nearside Front wing is corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (clamp is broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 137,594 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 135,987 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 135,987 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 132,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 132,228 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 129,900 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 129,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 127,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 123,044 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 123,044 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 118,310 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 118,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjustable mounting is broken (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower attachment is broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (plastic cover prevents full inspection) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside headlamp lens is faded,poor pattern

Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,661 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 106,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 102,529 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 102,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 98,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 98,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 94,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 94,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,394 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 87,928 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2008 82,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 75,640 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 67,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 66,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A19 GKF is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A19 GKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 GKF registered?

A19 GKF is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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The MOT history for A19 GKF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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