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T152 UUF

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

160,119 mi
Last recorded160,119 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT152 UUF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 160,119 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 153,727 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 153,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 146,696 miles

both headlamp beam patterns could be better

Fail 13 Aug 2014 146,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 143,357 miles

front headlamps lenses poor

front tyres worn edges

Fail 3 Aug 2013 143,234 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

headlamp lences poor

Pass 15 Aug 2012 135,185 miles

air bag light on

offside handbrake could be better

offside headlamp dipped beam pattern poor

washers could be better

Fail 15 Aug 2012 135,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

air bag light on

offside handbrake could be better

offside headlamp dipped beam pattern poor

washers could be better

Pass 26 Aug 2011 130,304 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside front tyre raised tread worn below limit

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Aug 2011 130,304 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Airbag warning light on

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

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside front tyre raised tread worn below limit

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Aug 2010 124,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 124,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 118,366 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

both headlamp patterns poor

Pass 21 Aug 2009 118,366 miles

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

both headlamp patterns poor

Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,729 miles

both headlamps misted up

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2008 111,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both headlamps misted up

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2007 102,845 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 95,289 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 95,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

engine undertray loose & damaged

washers could be better

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 UUF is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T152 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

T152 UUF is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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