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T254 DDM

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,933 mi
Last recorded166,933 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 DDM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 166,933 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 164,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Feed to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Feed to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 164,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air mass meter not connected

both front brake back plates insecure

both front shock absorber bump stops damaged

no dampening effect of both front shock absorbers

oil leak fron differential

slight play n/s/r lower hub carrier bush

Pass 29 Aug 2014 159,324 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 159,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Aug 2013 153,701 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 16 Aug 2013 153,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front 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)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 7 Aug 2012 147,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2011 139,751 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

front windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly

minor oil leak at rear differential

Pass 16 Mar 2010 133,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 133,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 125,954 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR LINK ARM AT REAR TO HUB SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 125,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR LINK ARM AT REAR TO HUB SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 115,774 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 115,774 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 106,658 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 106,658 miles

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

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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T254 DDM is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T254 DDM, 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 T254 DDM registered?

T254 DDM is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is T254 DDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T254 DDM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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