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S468 XRJ

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,255 mi
Last recorded132,255 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 132,255 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 132,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,806 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 126,802 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 123,396 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 122,585 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 121,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 119,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 118,272 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 118,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 116,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2007 113,302 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 107,592 miles

fuel pipes getting corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2005 101,484 miles

fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion

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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S468 XRJ is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S468 XRJ, 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 S468 XRJ registered?

S468 XRJ is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S468 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S468 XRJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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