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S346 AYS

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,321 mi
Last recorded145,321 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS346 AYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 145,321 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 142,835 miles

Offside Front 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 31 Jul 2015 138,741 miles

Both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded @ ends

Both rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded @ ends

Front to Rear metal fuel pipes corroded (rear most parts)

Offside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 21 Jul 2015 138,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded @ ends

Both rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded @ ends

Front to Rear metal fuel pipes corroded (rear most parts)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Offside rear tyre worn to limit

Tyre size 225/55/16

Pass 28 Jul 2014 134,899 miles

(slight) play from nearside rear hub unit / suspension bushes

Offside rear 'inner' side light not working

Offside rear tyre worn low

Rear brake pads look worn low / thin

Very low effort from nearside rear parking braking brake -close to excess-

Fail 26 Jul 2014 134,871 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)

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

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)

(slight) play from nearside rear hub unit / suspension bushes

Offside rear 'inner' side light not working

Offside rear tyre worn low

Rear brake pads look worn low / thin

Very low effort from nearside rear parking braking brake -close to excess-

Pass 30 Jul 2013 131,987 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 131,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 125,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 121,673 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 121,650 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2010 111,916 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 11,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs worn

froont trackcontrol arms rubber bushes deteriorated upper front

n/s//f indecator lens damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

silencer heat shield adrift

Pass 1 Apr 2009 105,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,798 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 91,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 78,590 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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S346 AYS is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S346 AYS, 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 S346 AYS registered?

S346 AYS is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S346 AYS safe to buy?

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