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T105 DBM

1999 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,750 mi
Last recorded65,750 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT105 DBM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 65,750 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 58,553 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,323 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,215 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 54,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 May 2017 54,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 52,840 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 28 May 2015 51,549 miles

O/S Wiper rubber slightly torn.

Pass 28 May 2014 49,962 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,892 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 47,888 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 45,772 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside door mirror slightly cracked.

Pass 31 May 2011 44,699 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,724 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 42,496 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 41,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2007 40,273 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 39,304 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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T105 DBM is a 1999 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T105 DBM, 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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T105 DBM is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T105 DBM safe to buy?

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