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T151 AME

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

262,079 mi
Last recorded262,079 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 AME
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 262,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 252,205 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 247,700 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 229,179 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 229,179 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 206,095 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 196,171 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 188,208 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 180,209 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 168,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 153,470 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 142,854 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 136,075 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 129,621 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 129,621 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 119,419 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 119,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 108,523 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 99,062 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,987 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 74,439 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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T151 AME is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T151 AME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T151 AME registered?

T151 AME is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T151 AME safe to buy?

The MOT history for T151 AME shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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