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T147 MLD

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,670 mi
Last recorded177,670 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 MLD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 177,670 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted (inc sill covers)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 177,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill very near to b/pipe mountings (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 171,880 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 165,653 miles

Child seats fitted

Engine covers

Nearside rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Undertrays

Pass 14 Nov 2014 161,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhuast heat shiled insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2014 161,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres wearing low at 3mm

Pass 4 Oct 2013 155,035 miles

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

centre rear brake light not working

Fail 3 Oct 2013 155,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2012 146,613 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear centre high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Feb 2012 140,188 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 140,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 125,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 125,297 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 114,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play o/s/r lower bush

Fail 13 Aug 2009 114,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play o/s/r lower bush

Pass 3 Sep 2008 101,668 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 101,667 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 86,763 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,161 miles

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

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

hand brake effott low

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 MLD is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T147 MLD, 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 MLD is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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