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T174 UBA

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,048 mi
Last recorded141,048 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT174 UBA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 141,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from the front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 138,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from the front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower both sides sills starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2024 136,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2023 136,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2022 135,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2022 135,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2021 135,549 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 135,331 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,778 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 134,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 133,679 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2017 132,643 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 13,168 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 131,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 129,448 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 129,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 127,656 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 124,079 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 124,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 120,785 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 120,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 117,440 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 114,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 107,238 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 95,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,410 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 89,408 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 78,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower 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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T174 UBA is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T174 UBA, 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 UBA registered?

T174 UBA is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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