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R300 DRE

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

128,562 mi
Last recorded128,562 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 DRE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 128,562 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 127,565 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 127,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 127,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17 % (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 124,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/r exhaust mount broken

Fail 31 Jan 2019 124,865 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/r exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Jan 2018 121,900 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 121,898 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 119,164 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 116,260 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

both front and both rear indicator bulbs dark orange in colour

both front wipers slightly poor wiping

nearside front headlamp bulb slightly blue / slightly poor output

nearside front wearing on inner edge + perished outer edge

offside front bump stop hanging down

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge + cuts in outer wall

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 116,260 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front and both rear indicator bulbs dark orange in colour

both front wipers slightly poor wiping

nearside front headlamp bulb slightly blue / slightly poor output

nearside front wearing on inner edge + perished outer edge

offside front bump stop hanging down

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge + cuts in outer wall

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 112,623 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and both rear indicator bulbs not as bright as normal due to over orange

cuts offside front tyre outer wall

drivers wiper blade slightly poor wiping

nearside rear tyre worn badly inner edge + nail in tread

offside headlight lense slightly loose

offside rear exhaust rubber broken but rear of system still supported

offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

rear of centre fuel lines corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 112,623 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and both rear indicator bulbs not as bright as normal due to over orange

cuts offside front tyre outer wall

drivers wiper blade slightly poor wiping

nearside rear tyre worn badly inner edge + nail in tread

offside headlight lense slightly loose

offside rear exhaust rubber broken but rear of system still supported

offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

rear of centre fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 108,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2013 103,864 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise o/s/r handbrake effort

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,492 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 99,492 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 94,655 miles

advise n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 22 Mar 2010 90,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 86,134 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 82,787 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 82,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,117 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 79,115 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 73,834 miles

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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R300 DRE is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R300 DRE, 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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R300 DRE is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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