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S347 TWJ

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,837 mi
Last recorded175,837 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 TWJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 175,837 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 177,110 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 175,530 miles

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

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

high brake imbalance at rear

high level brake light inop

Fail 7 Jan 2011 175,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

high brake imbalance at rear

high level brake light inop

Fail 15 Oct 2010 174,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 168,109 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 157,286 miles

n/s headlight condensated

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around diff

front number plate cracked

movement in steering rack

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2008 157,286 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around diff

front number plate cracked

movement in steering rack

n/s headlight condensated

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2007 148,997 miles

see advisory sheet571347557266

Fail 14 Sep 2007 148,997 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres close to legal limits

fuel pipes starting to corrod.

o/s/r floor to sill panel starting to corrod

slight water damage to rear numberplate

Pass 16 Sep 2006 142,729 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 142,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both drive belts cracked

nsf fog cracked

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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S347 TWJ is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S347 TWJ, 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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S347 TWJ is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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