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T215 NLD

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

245,400 mi
Last recorded245,400 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 NLD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 245,400 miles

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

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

play in n/s/f track arm inner ball joint

Pass 23 Jan 2009 219,906 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaused heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jul 2008 192,552 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 192,547 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 189,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 189,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 178,739 miles

nearside front brake pad warning wire fouling on wheel rim

Fail 20 Apr 2007 178,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 174,259 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 174,259 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

recommend rear brake inspection

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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T215 NLD is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T215 NLD, 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 T215 NLD registered?

T215 NLD is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T215 NLD safe to buy?

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