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T117 MLF

1999 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,734 mi
Last recorded155,734 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 MLF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 155,734 miles

o/s/r door not open

Fail 24 Aug 2012 155,731 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r door not open

Pass 3 Aug 2011 148,586 miles

park brake just passed 19% efficiency

Fail 3 Aug 2011 148,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 136,737 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 130,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 130,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 125,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 121,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise ns headlamp slight movement to holder

advise os rear handbrake efficency lower than ns rear

Pass 3 Jul 2006 113,366 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 113,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T117 MLF is a 1999 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T117 MLF, 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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What year was T117 MLF registered?

T117 MLF is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T117 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T117 MLF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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