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S220 DJK

1998 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,448 mi
Last recorded17,448 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 DJK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,448 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 17,439 miles

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

Outer Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 142,602 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 142,602 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 131,690 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 131,690 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 122,673 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 122,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 116,054 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 104,645 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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S220 DJK is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S220 DJK, 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 S220 DJK registered?

S220 DJK is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S220 DJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S220 DJK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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