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H17 CSW

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,329 mi
Last recorded82,329 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 CSW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes covered in protective coating

Fail 29 Jul 2021 82,315 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes covered in protective coating

Pass 1 Nov 2019 82,043 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor area ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 82,043 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner cill area corroded & has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor area ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front nsf fog lamp broken

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bodywork corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 80,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front nsf fog lamp broken

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bodywork corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,191 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,153 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,153 miles

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

handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,629 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and passenger rear tyres at 3mm on points (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,803 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,735 miles

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

slight brake bind on offside rear brake

slight corrotion on main fuel lines front to rear

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion both front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 11 Oct 2012 66,831 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion both front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,753 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,185 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,813 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,252 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 44,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,693 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 33,114 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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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H17 CSW 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 72.7%.

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 H17 CSW, 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 H17 CSW registered?

H17 CSW is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is H17 CSW safe to buy?

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