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S127 OFJ

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,981 mi
Last recorded127,981 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 OFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 127,981 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 116,339 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 103,911 miles

airbag lamp on

brake pads worn low

most metal brake pipes corroding

noise from offside front brake back plate area

rear number plate discolouring

slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 14 Oct 2010 103,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag lamp on

brake pads worn low

most metal brake pipes corroding

noise from offside front brake back plate area

rear number plate discolouring

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2010 100,027 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 89,212 miles

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

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 19 Jun 2007 72,243 miles

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

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

washers do provide liquid to windsreen but feed pipes poor

Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,444 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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S127 OFJ is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S127 OFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S127 OFJ registered?

S127 OFJ is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 1998.

Is S127 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S127 OFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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