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S121 CKS

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,665 mi
Last recorded138,665 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 CKS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 138,665 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 138,665 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 136,842 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 134,444 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 131,997 miles

Offside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 131,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Front Fuel pipe excessively damaged to rear both (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel pipe leaking to rear both (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 127,303 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 122,573 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 117,012 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 111,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 105,588 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 99,111 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,986 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 93,986 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 88,503 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 88,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

advise fuel pipes corroded

both front tyres cut in side walls

Pass 17 May 2007 83,061 miles

advise-cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 15 May 2007 83,061 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

advise-n/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 3 May 2006 74,904 miles

(adivse) under tray fitted.

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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S121 CKS is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S121 CKS, 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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S121 CKS is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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