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JUI 7304

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,521 mi
Last recorded138,521 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUI 7304
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 138,521 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill near wheel arch and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 136,995 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 135,834 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 134,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 130,541 miles

Additional stop lamp disabled

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 130,541 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Additional stop lamp disabled

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 128,300 miles

Additional stop lamp disabled

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill/jacking point corroded. (sill covers fitted)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 125,402 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,706 miles

Additional brake light disabled

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 122,706 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 118,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 'mainline' (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Slight play in balljoint

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Slight play in balljoint

Fail 23 Feb 2017 118,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 'mainline' (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Slight play in balljoint

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Slight play in balljoint

Pass 17 Feb 2016 116,028 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,470 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 112,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 108,771 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Small cut in outside edge of nearside front tyre.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 104,955 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 102,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,393 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 96,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 91,926 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front antiroll bar bushes slight movement

front antiroll bar link rod cover boots starting to split

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside rear brake slight binding

offside front headlamp starting to mist

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,739 miles

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to split

front brake discs starting to rust

nearside rear brake slight binding

nearside rear suspension- front arm outer ball joint slight movement

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,838 miles

both front antiroll bar link rods cover boots split

front brake discs starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 20 Feb 2009 86,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front antiroll bar link rods cover boots split

front brake discs starting to wear

offside front tyre tread worn to legal limit on edges

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,492 miles

front tyre treads wearing on edges

rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,948 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 65,046 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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JUI 7304 is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JUI 7304, 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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JUI 7304 is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is JUI 7304 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUI 7304 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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