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D89 DAD

1999 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD89 DAD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 108,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X4 (5.3.2 (d))

WATER INGRESS FRONT OUTER LENS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 105,334 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER INGRESS INTO OUTER LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,866 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER INGRESS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,974 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,277 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 86,172 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,853 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,427 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,975 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,145 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 69,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,818 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,489 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,301 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,646 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 62,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 58,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 56,872 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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D89 DAD is a 1999 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D89 DAD, 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 D89 DAD registered?

D89 DAD is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is D89 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D89 DAD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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