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S338 XAG

1998 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,409 mi
Last recorded125,409 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 XAG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 125,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel pipe clamp starting to wear into hose.

Heat shield loose- still secured in place.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential leaking oil- Not excessive.

Wipers starting to smear.

Fail 15 Nov 2019 125,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner rod. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer rod. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner rod. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer rod. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel pipe clamp starting to wear into hose.

Heat shield loose- still secured in place.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential leaking oil- Not excessive.

Wipers starting to smear.

Offside Front ABS wire insecure, likely to catch suspension component.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 110,537 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,956 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,204 miles

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

Rear floor rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,173 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 90,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 81,777 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,178 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 78,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 74,152 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,629 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,923 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 68,188 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 68,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 65,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner side light in-op

Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,617 miles

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

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

front number plate slight discolour

Pass 14 Nov 2005 61,566 miles

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

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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S338 XAG is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S338 XAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S338 XAG registered?

S338 XAG is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S338 XAG safe to buy?

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