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S46 FBF

1998 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

159,346 mi
Last recorded159,346 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 FBF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2011 159,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

dipped headlamp patterns weak

leveling warning light on

n/s/r handbrake cable outer cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2010 154,689 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

axel mounting bushes worn and spliting

slight play in steeing joints

suspension light on , but no fault found

Fail 12 Oct 2010 154,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

axel mounting bushes worn and spliting

slight play in steeing joints

Pass 25 Nov 2009 149,797 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 149,797 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 143,061 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 142,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

exhaust system rusty

chip in windscreen

two child seats fitted to rear passenger seats

Pass 3 Dec 2007 138,094 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 138,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brazke pads worn low

Pass 5 Dec 2006 131,673 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 131,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 123,122 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 123,122 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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S46 FBF is a 1998 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S46 FBF, 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 S46 FBF registered?

S46 FBF is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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