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T167 MEC

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,779 mi
Last recorded88,779 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT167 MEC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,779 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 88,779 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all plastic coated/starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 88,768 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,743 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,659 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,594 miles

under trays and engine covers and sill covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 88,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 86,896 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 86,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 80,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 75,480 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight has damp inside lens (not affecting beam immage)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,107 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,103 miles

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)

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,491 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

two nails in off side rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,728 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,969 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,405 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 46,404 miles

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

n/s front tyre on 2mm on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,864 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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T167 MEC is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T167 MEC, 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 T167 MEC registered?

T167 MEC is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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