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S1 UYN

1998 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,775 mi
Last recorded58,775 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 UYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 58,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 58,771 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 57,467 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 57,457 miles

Central Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (by fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (by fuel tank) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 56,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 56,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 54,727 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 54,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 53,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 52,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 52,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 50,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,015 miles

tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,893 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,445 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 45,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,765 miles

link arm

tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,592 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,199 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,290 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 37,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,900 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,767 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,186 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,968 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 20,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 18,806 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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S1 UYN is a 1998 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S1 UYN, 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 S1 UYN registered?

S1 UYN is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S1 UYN safe to buy?

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