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M7 AUS

1999 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,576 mi
Last recorded143,576 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 AUS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 143,576 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 142,509 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 140,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 140,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 137,825 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 135,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 131,455 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 127,267 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 120,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 107,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 99,089 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 99,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 84,460 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 82,607 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

fault on o/s rear hand brake

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 28 Sep 2006 82,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

fault on o/s rear hand brake

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

rear number plate discoloured

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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M7 AUS is a 1999 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M7 AUS, 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 M7 AUS registered?

M7 AUS is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is M7 AUS safe to buy?

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