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T254 KNK

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,317 mi
Last recorded117,317 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 KNK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 117,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 113,656 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 113,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 108,582 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,455 miles

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f inner sidelight not working

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2010 105,455 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f inner sidelight not working

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 101,175 miles

slight play in both rear link arms/ surface corrosion in front to rear brake pipes/ BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT REQUIRE URGENT ATTENSION

Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,311 miles

play in nsr antiroll link arm,nsr tyre worn on edges,osr tyre close to limit,child seat fitted,vehicle fitted with plastic trims

Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,445 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 89,445 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 81,356 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 81,356 miles

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

nsf tyre on limit,osr tyre nailed...

Fail 2 Nov 2006 81,320 miles

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

1.front brake pads appear low unable to see †2.squeak on o/s front brake

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 73,031 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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T254 KNK is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T254 KNK, 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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T254 KNK is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T254 KNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T254 KNK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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