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T249 UAS

1999 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,509 mi
Last recorded131,509 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 UAS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 131,509 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 131,509 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 129,802 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 129,802 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 125,215 miles

steering and susp slight // b.pipes // door

Fail 24 Jan 2013 125,212 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

steering and susp slight // b.pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2012 121,139 miles

steering and susp slight // brakes req strip check

Fail 13 Jan 2012 121,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering and susp slight // brakes req strip check

Pass 21 Jan 2011 116,633 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 116,633 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

front brake disc's worn quite low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 112,749 miles

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

nearside rear door does not open from outside

Fail 11 Feb 2010 112,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 2 Mar 2009 107,235 miles

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

steer and susp slight esp reqr arb d links w/wipe

Pass 28 Feb 2008 99,365 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 87,401 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 75,818 miles

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)

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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T249 UAS is a 1999 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T249 UAS, 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 T249 UAS registered?

T249 UAS is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T249 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T249 UAS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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