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S488 MBY

1998 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,627 mi
Last recorded141,627 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 MBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 141,627 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Near side & Off Side (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 134,460 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,207 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 128,207 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 122,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 122,294 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,092 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 117,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,509 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 107,854 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 107,751 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 107,304 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 105,818 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 104,078 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 111,988 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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S488 MBY is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S488 MBY, 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 S488 MBY registered?

S488 MBY is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S488 MBY safe to buy?

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