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T194 MVX

1999 BMW 520

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,620 mi
Last recorded117,620 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT194 MVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 117,620 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 115,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,422 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 109,659 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,767 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 96,675 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,609 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 90,609 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 84,669 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 84,669 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 79,801 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 74,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2014 74,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,642 miles

Front reg plate has slight damage.

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 63,642 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front reg plate has slight damage.

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

Offside Front 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 16 Aug 2011 58,855 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear wearing middel of the tyre's

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,831 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)

nearside front washer jet slight blocked

wiper blade front nearside slight deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

nearside front washer jet slight blocked

wiper blade front nearside slight deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,592 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,360 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,264 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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T194 MVX is a 1999 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T194 MVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T194 MVX registered?

T194 MVX is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T194 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T194 MVX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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