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S321 JMP

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,499 mi
Last recorded114,499 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 JMP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 114,499 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear next to fuel tank, borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills near jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 108,198 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 mainline brake pipe corroded near fuel tank/inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner/outer sills/jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,298 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 102,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 93,305 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 83,238 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,472 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear c.v.boot leaking greese but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 60,324 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper slight smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2014 59,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock obsorbers lower bushes deteriorating

o/s/f Hlamp condensated. Output slightly reduced

oil level on min

rear coil springs obscured

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,515 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,981 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,889 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 54,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,260 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2008 50,646 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,704 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 43,648 miles

air con belt cracked.

poly v belt just starting to crack.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 39,568 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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S321 JMP 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 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 S321 JMP, 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 S321 JMP registered?

S321 JMP is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S321 JMP safe to buy?

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