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T152 FNN

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,895 mi
Last recorded159,895 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT152 FNN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 159,895 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door well (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 159,684 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 159,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split To Cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 153,333 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 146,753 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 146,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 140,854 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 135,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 130,327 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 124,440 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 124,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 120,397 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 116,299 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 111,714 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 111,713 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 107,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 96,932 miles

Handbrake requires alot of effort to reach minium braking force

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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T152 FNN is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T152 FNN, 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 T152 FNN registered?

T152 FNN is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T152 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T152 FNN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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