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S439 MLN

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,931 mi
Last recorded182,931 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS439 MLN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 182,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 172,712 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 172,712 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 161,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 149,179 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 147,777 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 145,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 141,881 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 136,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 134,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 130,904 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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S439 MLN is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S439 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.

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What year was S439 MLN registered?

S439 MLN is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S439 MLN safe to buy?

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