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JBZ 6562

1998 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,107 mi
Last recorded81,107 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 6562
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,107 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,774 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,489 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 80,480 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,264 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 79,439 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,383 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner discs slightly lipped.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,447 miles

rack area damp

Pass 15 Jun 2013 76,454 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 76,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,250 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,972 miles

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,799 miles

AIR BAG TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

Fail 15 Jun 2010 72,799 miles

AIR BAG TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,873 miles

AIR BAG TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,720 miles

AIR BAG TELL TALE LAMP IS ON.

BRAKE DISCS ALL ROUND LOOK TO BE WORN.

Fail 25 Jun 2007 69,599 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,599 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 28 Jun 2006 66,581 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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JBZ 6562 is a 1998 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JBZ 6562, 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

How do I check the history of JBZ 6562?

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What year was JBZ 6562 registered?

JBZ 6562 is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is JBZ 6562 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBZ 6562 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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