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S228 MJH

1998 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,725 mi
Last recorded170,725 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 MJH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 170,725 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 170,717 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 170,104 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 170,102 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 168,783 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 168,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 165,422 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 165,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 161,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 161,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 155,238 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 148,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 148,555 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 142,126 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs worn.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 135,624 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 135,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 129,287 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 123,744 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 123,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 113,307 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 110,611 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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S228 MJH is a 1998 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S228 MJH, 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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S228 MJH is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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