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S127 EDV

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,750 mi
Last recorded156,750 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 EDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 156,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 145,737 miles

slight movement in n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 20 Jul 2011 136,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 136,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 128,923 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside hand brake effort slightly low

Fail 6 Aug 2010 128,851 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 121,222 miles

front brake discs starting to pick up on edges

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread & o/s/f 3.5mm

o/s/r tyre worn down to legal limit 1.6mm tread

Fail 7 Aug 2009 121,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake discs starting to pick up on edges

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread & o/s/f 3.5mm

o/s/r tyre worn down to legal limit 1.6mm tread

Pass 3 Jul 2008 112,786 miles

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

both rear suspension lower bushs and tie bars have slight play o/s and n/s anti roll bar tie bars have slight play and rear brake discs are starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2007 105,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 86,154 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 86,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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S127 EDV is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue 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 S127 EDV, 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 S127 EDV registered?

S127 EDV is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S127 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S127 EDV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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