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S239 HTM

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,949 mi
Last recorded131,949 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 HTM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 131,949 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear sill sections corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 126,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 126,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,348 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 124,337 miles

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 122,574 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 122,530 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,552 miles

Unable to veiw front and rear outer brake pads due to wheel design.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 116,546 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Unable to veiw front and rear outer brake pads due to wheel design.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 107,721 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 104,455 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 100,933 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 96,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,285 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 90,698 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,698 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 84,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 84,576 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,246 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,813 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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S239 HTM is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S239 HTM, 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 S239 HTM registered?

S239 HTM is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S239 HTM safe to buy?

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