1998 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · R578 BWW
1998 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 38,789 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R578 BWW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 38,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R578 BWW Mileage History
- 09/08/200620,149 mi
- 16/08/200721,796 mi+1,647 mi
- 18/08/200823,014 mi+1,218 mi
- 06/08/200924,464 mi+1,450 mi
- 19/08/201025,655 mi+1,191 mi
- 10/08/201126,551 mi+896 mi
- 07/08/201227,720 mi+1,169 mi
- 30/07/201328,341 mi+621 mi
- 07/08/201429,072 mi+731 mi
- 20/08/201529,830 mi+758 mi
- 02/08/201630,727 mi+897 mi
- 25/07/201731,624 mi+897 mi
- 28/07/201731,632 mi+8 mi
- 30/07/201832,244 mi+612 mi
- 05/08/201932,999 mi+755 mi
- 18/08/202033,592 mi+593 mi
- 10/08/202133,935 mi+343 mi
- 03/08/202234,432 mi+497 mi
- 15/08/202335,025 mi+593 mi
- 25/07/202435,477 mi+452 mi
- 13/08/202535,737 mi+260 mi
- 26/08/202638,762 mi+3,025 mi
- 02/09/202638,789 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 929 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
R578 BWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 520 (R578 BWW) between August 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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