MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,323 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Both rear brake hoses perished.
Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links.
Both rear brake hoses perished.
Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link.
Stone damage to windscreen.
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.
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.
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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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.
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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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