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T183 CVJ

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,948 mi
Last recorded181,948 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT183 CVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 181,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near side+off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 177,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 174,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion offside+nearside rear----outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 172,601 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 172,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 171,034 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 168,240 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 163,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 163,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 156,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 145,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 135,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 127,736 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 118,832 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 118,821 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 110,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 103,438 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 94,925 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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T183 CVJ is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T183 CVJ, 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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T183 CVJ is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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