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S239 JMG

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,925 mi
Last recorded179,925 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 JMG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 179,925 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill is corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 177,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 174,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 174,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 173,070 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish

front suspension tie-rod bushes worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 173,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish

front suspension tie-rod bushes worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 172,124 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2022 172,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 171,190 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

Fail 9 Jun 2021 171,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

Pass 8 Jun 2020 170,035 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 168,045 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded and greased

both rear sills corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 168,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded and greased

both rear sills corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 166,314 miles

o/s parking brake low effort

Pass 13 Jul 2017 165,556 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 165,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 164,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 164,190 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 161,959 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 155,322 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 12 Jul 2013 149,377 miles

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 149,235 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

viscous fan coupling seized up.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 138,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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.C.1b)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jul 2011 130,440 miles

slight bind from n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Jul 2010 128,883 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 126,966 miles

brake pipes have been greased

wiper blades showing signs of age

Pass 15 Jul 2008 125,156 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 125,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 123,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 121,780 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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S239 JMG is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 S239 JMG, 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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S239 JMG is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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