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T20 BPS

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,146 mi
Last recorded184,146 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 BPS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2014 184,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 180,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 180,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 168,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 158,903 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 158,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 147,565 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 147,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2008 138,307 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 138,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/rear outer door handle inop .mark on windscreen .

Fail 19 Sep 2008 138,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/rear outer door handle inop .mark on windscreen .

Pass 21 Sep 2007 128,960 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 128,957 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2006 123,635 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 115,879 miles

both rear tyres have worn edge poss catchs body?

Fail 28 Nov 2005 115,879 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres have worn edge poss catchs body?

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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T20 BPS is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T20 BPS, 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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T20 BPS is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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