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C25 BJS

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,182 mi
Last recorded107,182 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 BJS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 107,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 107,063 miles

2 x rear tyre age 2016

Offside Rear upper/rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2023 107,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside wiper swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 106,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress lamp cover (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,698 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,840 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,325 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,023 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 101,447 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 97,276 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,643 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 91,826 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 90,051 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 82,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2006 76,819 miles

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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C25 BJS is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C25 BJS, 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 C25 BJS registered?

C25 BJS is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C25 BJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 BJS shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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