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S877 JVP

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,340 mi
Last recorded99,340 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 JVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 99,340 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 99,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 180,012 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 172,583 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 172,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 159,028 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 152,444 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 152,444 miles

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

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

Offside 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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S877 JVP is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S877 JVP, 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 S877 JVP registered?

S877 JVP is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S877 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S877 JVP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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