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S106 MCF

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,661 mi
Last recorded201,661 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 MCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 201,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

inner rack ends worn

Pass 24 Jul 2014 193,665 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Jun 2013 181,855 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 181,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 179,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 179,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 May 2011 174,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre. not down to cords

n/s/f bottom ball joint boot starting to leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 174,923 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre.not down to cords

n/s/f botton ball joint boot starting to leak

rear washer leaking into boot

Pass 27 Apr 2010 169,983 miles

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

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

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

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

small cracks in front tyres.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 169,982 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

small cracks in front tyres.

Pass 28 May 2009 161,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle mounts split x4

Fail 27 May 2009 16,655 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle mounts split x4

Pass 4 Jul 2008 153,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

self leveling supension light on.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 153,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

self leveling supension light on.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 140,573 miles

rear pipes rusty// rear tyres close to limit

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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S106 MCF is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S106 MCF, 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 S106 MCF registered?

S106 MCF is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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