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T147 AGN

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,939 mi
Last recorded101,939 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 AGN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 101,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 101,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes - slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - VERY almost too excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 96,593 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under sump/steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,914 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 94,850 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,317 miles

Front Oil leak under sump ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 92,317 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Oil leak under sump ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,100 miles

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 23 Mar 2016 86,031 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,685 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 82,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

bad misfire developed during emmission test

oil leak from sump oil sensor

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,535 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 78,535 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,459 miles

airbag light comes on intermittantly

Fail 21 Mar 2012 71,459 miles

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

airbag light comes on intermittantly

Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,823 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 57,339 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,339 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 54,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 54,312 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,925 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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T147 AGN is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T147 AGN, 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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T147 AGN is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T147 AGN shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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