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S45 ABN

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,413 mi
Last recorded156,413 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 ABN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2014 156,413 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 154,323 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 146,363 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 139,068 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 131,105 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 122,988 miles

O/S/F tyre worn close to the legal limet

Small amount of play in both rear top arm suspension bush's

Pass 31 Jul 2009 115,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 106,623 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 97,687 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 92,716 miles

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

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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S45 ABN 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 100%.

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 S45 ABN, 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

How do I check the history of S45 ABN?

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What year was S45 ABN registered?

S45 ABN is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S45 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S45 ABN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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