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S312 DDP

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,034 mi
Last recorded89,034 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 DDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,034 miles

Fuel tank straps rusty

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at rear inner sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on middle of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear number plates de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,890 miles

Slight oil loss on o/s/r of engine area

Slight perishing on n/s/f tyre

Slight perishing on rear brake hoses

Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,488 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp lens

Fail 7 Jan 2019 88,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

condensation in o/s headlamp lens

Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,092 miles

Nearside Rear sill rusty

Offside sill rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

wipers abit smeary

Fail 22 Jan 2018 88,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear sill rusty

Offside sill rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

wipers abit smeary

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,672 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 87,672 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,326 miles

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

Corrosion on rear brake discs and hand brake efficiency just passible

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2016 87,326 miles

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

Corrosion on rear brake discs and hand brake efficiency just passible

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,882 miles

Parking brake: parking 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

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,455 miles

Slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2013 86,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 86,155 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,306 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 85,297 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,760 miles

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

Pitting/corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,934 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,651 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 63,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2007 61,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 56,603 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 56,600 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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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S312 DDP is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S312 DDP, 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 S312 DDP registered?

S312 DDP is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S312 DDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S312 DDP shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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