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S11 KDA

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,209 mi
Last recorded112,209 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 KDA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 112,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 28 Mar 2014 112,169 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 107,794 miles

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

offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Fail 30 Mar 2013 107,793 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 24 Mar 2012 102,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 102,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,005 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 97,859 miles

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres cracking up

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 87,987 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 81,357 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 75,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,316 miles

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

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 KDA is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KDA, 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 S11 KDA registered?

S11 KDA is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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