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S873 DFW

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,353 mi
Last recorded202,353 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 DFW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 202,353 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 202,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 197,435 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 192,524 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 192,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 184,692 miles

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

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

both rear disc's corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2016 184,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear disc's corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2015 181,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 175,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 163,981 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

buth front headlamps flash for few seconds when car started

Pass 23 Feb 2012 156,635 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 148,423 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 148,423 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 139,905 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 129,134 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 129,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 117,050 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 105,672 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 93,257 miles

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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S873 DFW is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S873 DFW, 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 S873 DFW registered?

S873 DFW is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S873 DFW safe to buy?

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