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T296 MBO

1999 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,454 mi
Last recorded142,454 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 MBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 142,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

windscreen has a crack outside of drivers view

Fail 5 Apr 2011 142,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

windscreen has a crack outside of drivers view

Pass 22 Mar 2010 130,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 121,361 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 121,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 114,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 102,771 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 102,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,056 miles

N.S REAR BRAKE CALIPER DAMP

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T296 MBO is a 1999 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T296 MBO, 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

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What year was T296 MBO registered?

T296 MBO is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T296 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T296 MBO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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