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S206 JYX

1998 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

196,609 mi
Last recorded196,609 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 JYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2014 196,609 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s + n/s rear anti-roll link gaiters in poor condition - advise attention

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Nov 2014 196,609 miles

o/s + n/s rear anti-roll link gaiters in poor condition - advise attention

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 31 Oct 2014 196,607 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 186,092 miles

slight wear o/s + n/s front anti-roll links

some corrosion at n/s outer sill

Fail 29 Oct 2013 186,092 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight wear o/s + n/s front anti-roll links

some corrosion at n/s outer sill

Pass 20 Oct 2012 178,709 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 178,707 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 172,003 miles

n/s front tyre edges wearing thin

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn thin

o/s front tyre outer edge worn thin

Fail 6 Oct 2011 172,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front grille wearing thin

n/s front tyre edges wearing thin

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn thin

o/s front tyre outer edge worn thin

Pass 11 Oct 2010 159,323 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 159,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 148,878 miles

handbrake noisy on roller test - advise attention

Fail 29 Sep 2009 148,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake noisy on roller test - advise attention

Pass 13 Nov 2008 144,177 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 137,369 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 132,890 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 132,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S206 JYX is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S206 JYX, 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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S206 JYX is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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