MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
airbag light on
both front tyres worn badly on both edges just within legal limits
front brake pads appear to be getting low but unable to fully examine
o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded at end
rear brake pipe above diff showing signs of corrosion but unable to fully examine
slight movement in n/s front suspension arm bush with shaker plates
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
airbag light on
both front tyres worn badly on both edges just within legal limits
front brake pads appear to be getting low but unable to fully examine
o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded at end
rear brake pipe above diff showing signs of corrosion but unable to fully examine
slight movement in n/s front suspension arm bush with shaker plates
both front tyres worn on edges
n\s rear lamp only one bulb working
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T156 LAO is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 T156 LAO, 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 T156 LAO registered?
T156 LAO is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 9 July 1999.
Is T156 LAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for T156 LAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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