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G1 FMH

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,654 mi
Last recorded134,654 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 FMH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 134,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 134,362 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 131,299 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 125,808 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 119,499 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 119,030 miles

N/S Wiper deteriorated

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

Fail 12 May 2016 119,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

N/S Wiper deteriorated

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

Pass 14 May 2015 117,726 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 117,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 113,532 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 113,532 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 109,933 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,276 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 101,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,060 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,332 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 81,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,012 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 71,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,814 miles

n/s/f slight play at steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,511 miles

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

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

misting off oil at gearbox tailshaft

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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G1 FMH is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G1 FMH, 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 G1 FMH registered?

G1 FMH is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is G1 FMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 FMH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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