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T265 JNK

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,521 mi
Last recorded120,521 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 JNK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,521 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 114,212 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 103,323 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 91,869 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,379 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 67,133 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low

Pass 17 May 2006 62,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

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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T265 JNK is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T265 JNK, 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 T265 JNK?

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What year was T265 JNK registered?

T265 JNK is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T265 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T265 JNK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T265 JNK have outstanding finance?

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