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JIB 1764

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,021 mi
Last recorded147,021 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 1764
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 147,021 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 138,988 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 132,765 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 126,389 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 126,384 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 121,921 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 121,843 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 121,729 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,642 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 121,613 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 121,543 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 121,395 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 121,044 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 120,408 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 120,408 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 119,832 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 119,046 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 118,701 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 118,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 117,646 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 116,650 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 116,050 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 110,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 102,682 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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JIB 1764 is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JIB 1764, 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 JIB 1764 registered?

JIB 1764 is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is JIB 1764 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIB 1764 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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