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T291 TMR

1999 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,442 mi
Last recorded195,442 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT291 TMR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 195,442 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 195,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 193,114 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 193,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 188,588 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 185,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 185,311 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 182,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag lamp on

all metal brake pipes corroded

front flexy hoses perished

front pads getting low

Fail 23 Aug 2012 182,614 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

front flexy hoses perished

front pads getting low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag lamp on

Pass 29 Jul 2011 180,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Fail 22 Jul 2011 180,289 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 31 Jul 2010 176,966 miles

rear brake flexi hoses badly perished

rear dif oil seals leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2009 159,572 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 9 Aug 2008 145,944 miles

O/S/R door cannot be opened from the outside

Oil leak from rear diff

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

Unable to check underside of engine and floor pan due to plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2007 127,857 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 127,857 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

off side rear door does not open from outside

Pass 2 Sep 2006 113,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 113,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 99,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T291 TMR is a 1999 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T291 TMR, 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 T291 TMR registered?

T291 TMR is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T291 TMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T291 TMR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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