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T103 PEC

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,022 mi
Last recorded123,022 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 PEC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 123,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,671 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 97,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 93,817 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 87,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,485 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,989 miles

front headlamps have condensation in not affecting beam pattern

Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,548 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,576 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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T103 PEC is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T103 PEC, 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 T103 PEC registered?

T103 PEC is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T103 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T103 PEC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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