1998 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · S164 AKB
1998 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 230,181 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2012.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S164 AKB Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2011
- 230,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S164 AKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 520 (S164 AKB) between November 2006 and November 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
S164 AKB Mileage History
- 21/11/2006164,148 mi
- 23/11/2006164,211 mi+63 mi
- 21/11/2007180,446 mi+16,235 mi
- 28/11/2007180,446 mi
- 14/11/2008196,617 mi+16,171 mi
- 14/11/2009205,194 mi+8,577 mi
- 14/11/2009205,197 mi+3 mi
- 20/11/2010219,584 mi+14,387 mi
- 29/11/2011230,181 mi+10,597 mi
Average of roughly 13,150 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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