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S447 MVY

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,226 mi
Last recorded172,226 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 MVY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 172,226 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 163,854 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 159,543 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 155,223 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise part of tread badly worn on n/side front tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2009 155,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise part of tread badly worn on n/side front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2008 146,835 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 146,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 138,500 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 138,500 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 128,390 miles

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

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

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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S447 MVY is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S447 MVY, 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 S447 MVY registered?

S447 MVY is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S447 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S447 MVY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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