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S148 MTR

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,867 mi
Last recorded132,867 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 MTR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 132,867 miles

--- ADVISE CHECK HANDBRAKE SHOES AND CABLES --

CONDENSATION IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS --- ADVISE REPLACE --

Pass 28 Nov 2011 128,641 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT STRUT DAMP

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT NUMBER PLATE

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 128,641 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT STRUT DAMP

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT NUMBER PLATE

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 125,517 miles

Both front fog lamps cracked

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Stone chips across windscreen

Fail 23 Dec 2010 125,517 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front fog lamps cracked

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Stone chips across windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2010 119,827 miles

Both front fog lamps cracked

Front number plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 114,688 miles

front fog lamps not visible

off side and near side front fog lamps cracked

stone chips in "B" zone and forming cracks

Pass 15 Jan 2008 108,618 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2007 102,179 miles

front brake discs are worn thin

front number plate is cracked

rear brake pads look low and rear brake discs are rusty

stone chips to front screen

Pass 17 Jan 2006 94,845 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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S148 MTR is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S148 MTR, 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

How do I check the history of S148 MTR?

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What year was S148 MTR registered?

S148 MTR is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S148 MTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 MTR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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