1998 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · S591 JYX
1998 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 99,694 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S591 JYX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 99,694 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.
S591 JYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 520 (S591 JYX) between January 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 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), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 210/90 kg (3.7.B.6b)”.
S591 JYX Mileage History
- 27/01/200630,459 mi
- 08/02/200734,045 mi+3,586 mi
- 31/01/200836,291 mi+2,246 mi
- 09/02/200939,522 mi+3,231 mi
- 04/02/201041,671 mi+2,149 mi
- 07/02/201143,858 mi+2,187 mi
- 02/02/201245,369 mi+1,511 mi
- 11/02/201346,887 mi+1,518 mi
- 30/01/201448,402 mi+1,515 mi
- 09/02/201549,531 mi+1,129 mi
- 01/02/201650,886 mi+1,355 mi
- 23/01/201751,987 mi+1,101 mi
- 25/01/201853,159 mi+1,172 mi
- 25/01/201853,159 mi
- 12/02/201954,191 mi+1,032 mi
- 05/02/202058,425 mi+4,234 mi
- 12/02/202161,076 mi+2,651 mi
- 24/03/202262,538 mi+1,462 mi
- 23/03/202366,463 mi+3,925 mi
- 23/03/202366,463 mi
- 30/05/202471,560 mi+5,097 mi
- 06/05/202593,070 mi+21,510 mi
- 13/05/202593,650 mi+580 mi
- 11/06/202699,694 mi+6,044 mi
Average of roughly 3,399 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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