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S166 GWY

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,093 mi
Last recorded99,093 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 GWY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 99,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 99,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 11yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nr jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 88,390 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder stuck on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 11yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nr jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 83,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm at hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm at hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn/ perished / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,262 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM AT HUB (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES AND PERISHED / CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 77,896 miles

both offside tyres worn on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,002 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2017 67,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2016 64,522 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,428 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,870 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,342 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 46,341 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,769 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,836 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 39,828 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre 2.8mm

rear number plate signs of deterioration

Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,816 miles

N\S\F TYRE WEARING OUTSIDE EDGE

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

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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S166 GWY is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S166 GWY, 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 S166 GWY registered?

S166 GWY is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S166 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 GWY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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