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R333 ALS

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,116 mi
Last recorded93,116 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 ALS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 93,116 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2015 93,116 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,086 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,369 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2010 70,681 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,053 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 58,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,187 miles

n/s track rod end gaiter split †o/s lower front ball joint gaiter split

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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R333 ALS is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R333 ALS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R333 ALS registered?

R333 ALS is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is R333 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R333 ALS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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