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P8 ACU

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,765 mi
Last recorded170,765 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 ACU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2021 170,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

overall very rusty underbody brake pipes and fuel pipes

rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Oct 2020 170,503 miles

2 front suspension arm bushes have slight

2 rear tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 9 Oct 2020 170,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

2 front suspension arm bushes have slight

2 rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 5 Apr 2019 170,493 miles

Engine has misfire

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 170,492 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine has misfire

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 170,492 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 170,488 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 11 Mar 2017 170,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET MINIMUM EFFICIENCY SUGGEST ATTENTION

Fail 11 Mar 2017 170,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET MINIMUM EFFICIENCY SUGGEST ATTENTION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 170,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 170,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 170,038 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 170,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 168,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 168,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 175,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 175,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 167,374 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 167,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 158,639 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 150,896 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 150,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 141,717 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 137,571 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 137,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2005 130,868 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 130,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P8 ACU is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 119,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P8 ACU, 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 27 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P8 ACU registered?

P8 ACU is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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