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S776 UUX

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,879 mi
Last recorded97,879 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS776 UUX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,879 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 97,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,296 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 89,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2008 87,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2006 82,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 76,975 miles

front near side tyer wearing on outer edge

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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S776 UUX is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S776 UUX, 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

How do I check the history of S776 UUX?

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What year was S776 UUX registered?

S776 UUX is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S776 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S776 UUX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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