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S777 AJC

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,177 mi
Last recorded134,177 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 AJC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 134,177 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 125,517 miles

O/S/F Tyre cracked & perished on inner & outer sidewalls

N/S/R Outer sill corroded but within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 19 Sep 2014 125,512 miles

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

N/S/R Outer sill corroded but within 30cm of a prescribed area

O/S/F Tyre cracked & perished on inner & outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,914 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering pipes loose f/t

Pass 31 Jan 2013 100,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 100,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,651 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 30 Dec 2010 91,528 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 88,904 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 85,120 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 79,859 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,654 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 77,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 71,867 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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S777 AJC is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S777 AJC, 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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What year was S777 AJC registered?

S777 AJC is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S777 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S777 AJC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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