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145D190

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,566 mi
Last recorded83,566 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration145D190
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,081 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front both steering gaiter damaged

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

oil light on

Fail 9 Feb 2017 76,081 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front both steering gaiter damaged

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

oil light on

Pass 9 Jan 2016 66,457 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (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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145D190 is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 145D190, 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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145D190 is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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