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T251 SPL

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,323 mi
Last recorded113,323 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 SPL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,323 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 113,323 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 110,935 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished.

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,969 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished.

Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 105,821 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Both rear brake hoses slightly perished.

Brake pad warning light on.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Slight play in nearside front and offside rear anti-roll bar links.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 105,821 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Both rear brake hoses slightly perished.

Brake pad warning light on.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Slight play in nearside front and offside rear anti-roll bar links.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,325 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,786 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 62,026 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,699 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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T251 SPL is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T251 SPL, 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

How do I check the history of T251 SPL?

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What year was T251 SPL registered?

T251 SPL is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T251 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T251 SPL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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