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S330 FGC

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,326 mi
Last recorded102,326 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 FGC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 102,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,762 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,237 miles

** both front leading lower arm bushes worn **

both front antiroll 'D' mount bushes

offside steering arm inner joint has play

offside track rod end gaitor insecure

various body damage

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,512 miles

both front headlamps have a weak beam image and outer lenses have condensation

Fail 2 Feb 2016 91,512 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle not functioning (5.2.5a)

both front headlamps have a weak beam image and outer lenses have condensation

Pass 19 Feb 2015 85,068 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2015 85,068 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,236 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 78,225 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,725 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 72,725 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 66,699 miles

nearside wiper judder

offside fog lamp not working

offside front link bar gaitor split

offside front shock absorber weak

offside rear link bar play

Pass 11 Sep 2010 58,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center brake light not working

Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2008 48,572 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,540 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 40,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 32,227 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 32,226 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S330 FGC is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S330 FGC, 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 S330 FGC registered?

S330 FGC is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S330 FGC safe to buy?

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