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S387 MCY

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,986 mi
Last recorded178,986 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 MCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 178,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbed on inside edge worn close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses have condensation inside. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 173,389 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades adapted,would beneifit from correct blade and washer system. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 173,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 159,359 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 159,166 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear outer arm ball joints. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock absorber seized with no movement. (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe cannot be assessed behind fuel tank area. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded extensivley on both disc inner faces. (3.5.1i)

brake warning lamp iluminated on dash.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,142 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 139,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 113,395 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 110,602 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 104,152 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 104,152 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,221 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2011 96,221 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2010 89,276 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 75,728 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,155 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,593 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 56,906 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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S387 MCY is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S387 MCY, 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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S387 MCY is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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