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T269 MBJ

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT269 MBJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2010 94,277 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

all four discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,288 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 92,308 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 83,104 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 83,104 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 79,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 May 2006 74,320 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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T269 MBJ 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 71.4%.

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 T269 MBJ, 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 T269 MBJ registered?

T269 MBJ is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T269 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T269 MBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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