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S245 MSO

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,163 mi
Last recorded139,163 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 MSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 139,163 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 28 Jan 2014 132,820 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 132,820 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r handbrake only just working

Pass 21 Jan 2013 127,917 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 122,926 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 122,915 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 115,181 miles

BOTH BACK LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES,VERY SLIGHT PLAY,REQUIRE ATTENTION NEXT MOT

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES,VERY SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R WHEEL RIM INNER BUCKLED

REAR PARKING SHOES VERY DIRTY,MAY REQUIRE DE-GLAZE

Fail 31 Mar 2011 115,181 miles

BOTH BACK LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES,VERY SLIGHT PLAY,REQUIRE ATTENTION NEXT MOT

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES,VERY SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R WHEEL RIM INNER BUCKLED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR PARKING SHOES VERY DIRTY,MAY REQUIRE DE-GLAZE

Pass 26 Jan 2010 109,110 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 109,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 104,944 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 104,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 99,798 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 99,798 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 96,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 96,151 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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S245 MSO is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S245 MSO, 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

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What year was S245 MSO registered?

S245 MSO is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S245 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 MSO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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