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S140 BPA

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,643 mi
Last recorded159,643 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 BPA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 159,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 159,643 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 151,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 146,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 146,181 miles

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 139,559 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 139,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 133,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 127,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,641 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,290 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 112,640 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 106,587 miles

Both front tyres worn to 0mm on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 98,013 miles

Nail in inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre.- Strongly advise new tyre a.s.a.p.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 89,501 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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S140 BPA is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S140 BPA, 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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S140 BPA is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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