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T184 RMH

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

195,659 mi
Last recorded195,659 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT184 RMH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 195,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 188,236 miles

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

Oil leak offside of engine

Pass 9 Feb 2017 180,304 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 180,304 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 180,299 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 177,893 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 175,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 172,110 miles

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

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

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 2 Feb 2013 166,584 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 161,249 miles

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)

diff oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 157,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 151,899 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 146,121 miles

front pads low

Pass 23 Jan 2008 139,880 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight condensation in offside headlight lens

Pass 19 Jan 2007 134,188 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight condensation in offside front headlight lens

Fail 12 Jan 2007 134,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight condensation in offside front headlight lens

Pass 25 Jan 2006 128,080 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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T184 RMH is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T184 RMH, 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 T184 RMH registered?

T184 RMH is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T184 RMH safe to buy?

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