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S116 ANM

1998 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,394 mi
Last recorded107,394 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 ANM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 107,394 miles

both front headlamps hazy

both front lower arm trailing bushes worn

front registration plate damage

oil leak

various body damage

Fail 26 Aug 2021 107,297 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

both front headlamps hazy

both front lower arm trailing bushes worn

front registration plate damage

nearside reverse light not working

oil leak

various body damage

Pass 26 Aug 2020 104,648 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front jacking point missing

Various body damage

Fail 24 Aug 2020 104,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Both front headlamps hazy

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front jacking point missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various body damage

Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,744 miles

oil leak

various body damage

Fail 9 Jul 2019 100,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 40kg - nearside @ 150kg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

various body damage

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 97,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,579 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,018 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 90,939 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 85,422 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 85,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,673 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 78,670 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,943 miles

nearside rear upper arm ball joint play

offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,334 miles

slight movement in n/s/r suspension

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,663 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 64,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,631 miles

Nearside rear upper ball joint play

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear shock slight leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,910 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 58,499 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 55,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 55,875 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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S116 ANM is a 1998 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S116 ANM, 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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S116 ANM is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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