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A18 GHA

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,150 mi
Last recorded140,150 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GHA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 140,150 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 140,100 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded full length to pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 138,956 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 136,862 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 134,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 133,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,604 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 129,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 125,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,761 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 117,565 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 111,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 106,459 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 101,121 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 96,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,846 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 90,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,690 miles

o/s/f backplate loose

very slight play o/s/r lower bearing

Fail 23 Jun 2010 86,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f backplate loose

very slight play o/s/r lower bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,936 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,268 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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A18 GHA is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 A18 GHA, 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 A18 GHA registered?

A18 GHA is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is A18 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 GHA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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