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S442 LDD

1999 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,749 mi
Last recorded134,749 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 LDD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 134,749 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 133,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 124,722 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 124,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 117,396 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,197 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing strong advise

Pass 23 Aug 2011 106,495 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 101,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 95,296 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 90,569 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Jul 2007 89,699 miles

n/s/r flexi brake hose twisted

Fail 13 Jul 2007 89,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r flexi brake hose twisted

Pass 3 Jul 2006 76,673 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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S442 LDD is a 1999 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S442 LDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S442 LDD registered?

S442 LDD is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S442 LDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S442 LDD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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