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S176 GTV

1999 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,423 mi
Last recorded157,423 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 GTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 157,423 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2015 153,025 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre fuel pipe slightly corroded

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2014 146,125 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 139,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2012 135,284 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 122,196 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 122,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 113,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 113,002 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 107,154 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 107,151 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 101,916 miles

rear registration plate defaced

underbody steel pipes require lubrication

Pass 16 May 2007 96,255 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 90,102 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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S176 GTV is a 1999 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S176 GTV, 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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S176 GTV is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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