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T127 WAE

1999 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,449 mi
Last recorded173,449 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 WAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 173,449 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 173,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 163,607 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 163,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 154,066 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 154,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 143,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 143,283 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 126,084 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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T127 WAE is a 1999 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T127 WAE, 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 T127 WAE registered?

T127 WAE is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T127 WAE safe to buy?

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