MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,141 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise slight play
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
advise slight play in steering knuckle joint
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T2 TAU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2005 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,763 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 T2 TAU, 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 21 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was T2 TAU registered?
T2 TAU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 February 2005.
Is T2 TAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for T2 TAU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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