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T108 PUH

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,620 mi
Last recorded104,620 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT108 PUH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 104,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 104,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,128 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 103,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 102,530 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,788 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,674 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,739 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2015 97,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,522 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,071 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,502 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate is damaged

front tyre treads are worn on the inside edge

wear in offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm to hub joints

Pass 12 May 2011 81,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn low on the edges

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are worn very low on inside edges

Pass 11 May 2010 76,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyre treads are worn on the inside edges

trays fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 19 May 2009 69,303 miles

cover under front of vehicle retricts view of some testable items

nearside front shock absorber is damp

offside and nearside rear tyre edges worn low

rear diff oil leak

slight centre exhaust box leak

Pass 22 May 2008 63,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

trays fitted under the vehicle restricting the view of testable items

Pass 15 May 2007 56,184 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 56,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cover fitted under the engine area restricting the view of testable items

Pass 23 May 2006 49,148 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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T108 PUH is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T108 PUH, 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 T108 PUH registered?

T108 PUH is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T108 PUH safe to buy?

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