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T135 ABM

1999 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,568 mi
Last recorded165,568 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 ABM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 165,568 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 165,568 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 156,007 miles

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

nearside tie rod end slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2009 147,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 142,555 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 142,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 136,521 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 126,925 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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T135 ABM is a 1999 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T135 ABM, 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 T135 ABM registered?

T135 ABM is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T135 ABM safe to buy?

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