1998 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · S847 GAN
1998 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 103,251 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1991cc
S847 GAN Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2010
- 103,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S847 GAN Mileage History
- 26/07/200691,715 mi
- 26/07/200691,715 mi
- 23/08/200798,520 mi+6,805 mi
- 23/08/200898,072 mi-448 mi
- 22/08/2009101,239 mi+3,167 mi
- 21/08/2010103,251 mi+2,012 mi
Average of roughly 2,834 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S847 GAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 520 (S847 GAN) between July 2006 and August 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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