MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,364 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front tyres perishing
Nearside headlamp condensated - pattern not adversely affected
Offside front tyre sidewall damaged
Oil leak
Rear tyres pressures appear low
Slight play in nearside rear anti rollbar link
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres perishing
Nearside headlamp condensated - pattern not adversely affected
Offside front tyre sidewall damaged
Oil leak
Rear tyres pressures appear low
Slight play in nearside rear anti rollbar link
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front wiper blade is split
oil leak engine area
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front wiper blade is split
oil leak engine area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n.s.f tyre slight cut tread area
n.s.r lower wishbone bottom two bushes slight play
n.s.r tyre slight cut outer sidewall
n.s.t lower outer body sill slight fractured
o.s.f inner tie rod slight play
slight weeping p.a.s pipes leading from resevoir suspect clips
n.s.f tyre slight cut tread area
n.s.r lower wishbone bottom two bushes slight play
n.s.r tyre slight cut outer sidewall
n.s.t lower outer body sill slight fractured
o.s.f inner tie rod slight play
slight weeping p.a.s pipes leading from resevoir suspect clips
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T227 SPM is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 T227 SPM, 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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T227 SPM is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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