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S436 MLN

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,258 mi
Last recorded117,258 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 MLN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 117,258 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 105,546 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 105,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 95,165 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 95,165 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,485 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 77,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,580 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,290 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,651 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,557 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,445 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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S436 MLN is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S436 MLN, 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 S436 MLN registered?

S436 MLN is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S436 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S436 MLN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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