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S281 CDP

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,335 mi
Last recorded116,335 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 CDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2013 116,335 miles

Both rear brake hoses heavily perished

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Cuts in front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

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

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

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

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

Offside rear coil spring broken

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,335 miles

Both rear brake hoses heavily perished

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Cuts in front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Offside rear coil spring broken

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 6 Oct 2011 110,582 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear brake hoses perished

movement in both front suspension arm inner bushes

movement in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

nearside rear outer sidelight not working

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Sep 2010 101,810 miles

centre stop light not working

intermitent fault with a.b.s

nearside rear outer side light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2009 93,232 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,761 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,002 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 73,611 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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S281 CDP is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S281 CDP, 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 S281 CDP registered?

S281 CDP is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S281 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 CDP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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