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S109 EFS

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,812 mi
Last recorded121,812 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 EFS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 121,812 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 119,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear drive shaft outer boots insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2013 116,776 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 116,776 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 114,191 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 114,182 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 111,422 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 111,422 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 107,377 miles

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 2 Jul 2009 104,458 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 104,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 100,995 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 95,196 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 95,196 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 88,865 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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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S109 EFS is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S109 EFS, 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 S109 EFS registered?

S109 EFS is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S109 EFS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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