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S11 DSH

1999 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,352 mi
Last recorded165,352 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 DSH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 165,352 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 163,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

Offside Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 163,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

Offside Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 162,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 161,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2018 159,179 miles

ENGINE COVER UNDER TRAY AND PLASTIC SILLS FITTED

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipes covered in grease.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 159,179 miles

ENGINE COVER UNDER TRAY AND PLASTIC SILLS FITTED

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipes covered in grease.

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 153,269 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 144,778 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 143,202 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe leaking both front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps water ingress (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded osside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2014 133,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 120,812 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 109,683 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 109,683 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 109,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 102,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 95,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 89,143 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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S11 DSH is a 1999 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S11 DSH, 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 S11 DSH registered?

S11 DSH is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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