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S331 TBJ

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,433 mi
Last recorded163,433 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 TBJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2019 163,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2018 157,559 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2018 157,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 149,187 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 149,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working all stop lights (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper not efficient

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (3.4.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 142,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 140,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR tyre has leak from previous repair

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 140,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR tyre has leak from previous repair

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 135,445 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 132,918 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 128,589 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 128,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 125,073 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 115,893 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 118,933 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 108,426 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 76,453 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,453 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 73,139 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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S331 TBJ is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S331 TBJ, 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 S331 TBJ registered?

S331 TBJ is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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