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S362 BJK

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,309 mi
Last recorded134,309 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS362 BJK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 134,309 miles

air bag light on

slight play in nearside rear suspension components

Fail 22 May 2012 134,197 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

slight play in nearside rear suspension components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 127,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 127,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 123,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 115,318 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 109,591 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 103,939 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 97,680 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 97,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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S362 BJK is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S362 BJK, 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 S362 BJK registered?

S362 BJK is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S362 BJK safe to buy?

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