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T308 CVJ

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,488 mi
Last recorded132,488 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 CVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,488 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 132,488 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 130,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,256 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,148 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 126,137 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 123,281 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 123,279 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side seal by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush piston worn excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side seal by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 121,719 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 121,719 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 118,591 miles

Metal fuel pipes very corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

There is another dash light also on

Fail 12 Sep 2016 118,581 miles

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

Metal fuel pipes very corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

There is another dash light also on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,298 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 114,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 111,814 miles

Creak when front brakes applied (service brake).

Front to rear metal brake pipe quite corroded, as is the front to rear metal fuel pipe.

Play in both rear anti-roll bar links, especially n/s one.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 111,814 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Creak when front brakes applied (service brake).

Front to rear metal brake pipe quite corroded, as is the front to rear metal fuel pipe.

Headlamp aims were out, especially o/s. I have set these correctly.

Play in both rear anti-roll bar links, especially n/s one.

Pass 3 May 2012 109,492 miles

nearside rear back up position lamp not working.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 107,245 miles

there is slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2009 105,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 101,461 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 94,427 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 94,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 92,633 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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T308 CVJ is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T308 CVJ, 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 T308 CVJ registered?

T308 CVJ is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T308 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T308 CVJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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