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S506 AGE

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,690 mi
Last recorded86,690 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 AGE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,690 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,573 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,328 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,596 miles

both rear discs slighty scored on inner face

both rear tyres near to limit

front anti roll bars have slight play

fuel pipes rusty

slight play in to mounting o/s/r

Fail 30 Jan 2009 68,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear discs slighty scored on inner face

both rear tyres near to limit

front anti roll bars have slight play

fuel pipes rusty

slight play in to mounting o/s/r

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,386 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 66,385 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,968 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,010 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 42,635 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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S506 AGE is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S506 AGE, 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 S506 AGE registered?

S506 AGE is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S506 AGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S506 AGE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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