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S204 KLG

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,864 mi
Last recorded120,864 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 KLG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 120,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,260 miles

outer sills undersealed

presented with brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Dec 2009 115,147 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R ROLL BAR DROP LINK

SMALL HOLE IN O/S/R FLOOR

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 15 Dec 2009 115,135 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 107,915 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

petrol pipes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2008 107,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,955 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 89,955 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 74,159 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 65,955 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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S204 KLG is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S204 KLG, 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 S204 KLG registered?

S204 KLG is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S204 KLG safe to buy?

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