MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,205 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight surface cracks developing on nearside and offside front tyres -inner sidewalls
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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T174 JHD is a 1999 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 T174 JHD, 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 T174 JHD registered?
T174 JHD is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 1999.
Is T174 JHD safe to buy?
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