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S870 DDU

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,027 mi
Last recorded149,027 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 DDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 149,027 miles

front brake discs have advanced wear

srs lamp indicating a fault

Fail 18 Oct 2012 148,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs have advanced wear

srs lamp indicating a fault

Pass 25 Oct 2011 140,270 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside front droplink upper dirt/dust cover split

Nearside rear upper suspension arm (outer) dirt/dust cover split

Offside front droplink upper dirt/dust cover split

Offside rear upper suspension arm (outer) dirt/dust cover split

Fail 24 Oct 2011 140,266 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside front droplink upper dirt/dust cover split

Nearside rear upper suspension arm (outer) dirt/dust cover split

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front droplink upper dirt/dust cover split

Offside rear upper suspension arm (outer) dirt/dust cover split

Unable to see front brake pads for wear

Pass 15 Oct 2010 134,993 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 134,993 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 130,621 miles

Nearside front droplink upper dust cover split

Offside front droplink upper dust cover split

Fail 16 Oct 2009 130,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front droplink upper dust cover split

Offside front droplink upper dust cover split

Pass 28 Oct 2008 126,886 miles

front wiper blades poor condition

osf drop link upper gaiter split

rear tyres getting low in centre of tread

slight play os of steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2007 123,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 116,612 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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S870 DDU is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S870 DDU, 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 S870 DDU registered?

S870 DDU is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S870 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S870 DDU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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