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S112 JYX

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,971 mi
Last recorded141,971 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 JYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 141,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 141,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 129,199 miles

centre brake light disconnected

centre brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight movement

rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

srs light on

Fail 31 May 2012 129,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

centre brake light disconnected

centre brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight movement

rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

srs light on

Pass 25 May 2011 119,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s outer sill dented/rusty

n/s windscreen washer not working

o/s n/s front tyres scrubbed on inside edges

Fail 19 May 2011 119,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s outer sill dented/rusty

n/s windscreen washer not working

o/s n/s front tyres scrubbed on inside edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 110,792 miles

nearside headlamp on the lower limit and will not adjust, new headlamp will be needed in the near future

nearside washer jet not working but the offside is clearing the screen

offside hand brake performance is on the lower limit, will need further attention in the near future

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 29 May 2009 104,445 miles

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

front discs and pads wearing low, will need to be replaced in the near future

Pass 28 Mar 2008 98,979 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 98,979 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 123,854 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 123,854 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre,Tread Wearing At Edges.

Slight Oil Leak At Rear Axle,Diff Seals Area.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,854 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 23,854 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

offside front trye worn on inner edge

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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S112 JYX is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S112 JYX, 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 S112 JYX registered?

S112 JYX is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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