MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
294,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Propshaft component defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
both o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded to o/s and n/s rear flexi hoses
o/s front brake pipe corroded
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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S102 YGU is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S102 YGU, 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.
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What year was S102 YGU registered?
S102 YGU is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 1998.
Is S102 YGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S102 YGU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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