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S141 MCF

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,977 mi
Last recorded160,977 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 MCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 160,977 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight wear in rear anti roll bar links

wipers starting to smear

Fail 14 May 2015 160,973 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight wear in rear anti roll bar links

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 May 2014 153,623 miles

slight wear and movement in rear subframe mounting bushes

slight wear in offside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 19 May 2014 153,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamp lenses discoloured

slight wear and movement in rear subframe mounting bushes

slight wear in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Jun 2013 146,597 miles

rearb tyres nearing limit

slight wear in rear anti roll bar links

Fail 29 May 2013 146,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rearb tyres nearing limit

slight wear in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 26 Jun 2012 140,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 135,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a body mounting

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

Rear brake disc's slightly worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 135,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a body mounting

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

Rear brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 129,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2009 122,087 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 122,087 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 113,370 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 107,589 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 107,589 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 100,176 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 100,176 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S141 MCF is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S141 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 S141 MCF registered?

S141 MCF is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S141 MCF safe to buy?

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