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T167 LOP

1999 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,048 mi
Last recorded126,048 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT167 LOP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 126,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 119,946 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 28 Sep 2017 119,943 miles

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

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

front brake discs very thin

Pass 29 Sep 2016 116,203 miles

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

front discs thin,rear roll bar links in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2016 116,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front discs thin,rear roll bar links in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,387 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 111,387 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,904 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 105,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 99,899 miles

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

noise fron o/s hand brake when applied

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2013 99,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

noise fron o/s hand brake when applied

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2012
Pass 2 Sep 2011
Fail 30 Aug 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010
Pass 26 Aug 2009
Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007

unable to read speedo

Pass 31 Aug 2006

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 90,756 miles

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

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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T167 LOP is a 1999 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T167 LOP, 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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T167 LOP is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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