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S301 FAF

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,557 mi
Last recorded67,557 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 FAF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 67,557 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 67,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,381 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,475 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 65,475 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,488 miles

Electronic stability system component slightly damaged on off switch slightly damaged,advise (3.4.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 64,488 miles

Electronic stability system component slightly damaged on off switch slightly damaged,advise (3.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,196 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 62,196 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,046 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 61,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,826 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 58,656 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 58,656 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 55,563 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,962 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,839 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,620 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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S301 FAF is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S301 FAF, 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 S301 FAF registered?

S301 FAF is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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