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S215 KDD

1998 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,209 mi
Last recorded155,209 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 KDD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 155,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil low

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

n/s/r coil spring going rusty

o/s/r brake pipe going rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2010 155,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil low

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

n/s/r coil spring going rusty

o/s/r brake pipe going rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2009 147,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 141,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 131,234 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 118,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 104,508 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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S215 KDD is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S215 KDD, 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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What year was S215 KDD registered?

S215 KDD is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S215 KDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S215 KDD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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