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T314 AJM

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,993 mi
Last recorded126,993 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT314 AJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 126,993 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear FOG LIGHT INT OPERATION

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 124,367 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 124,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 120,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

worning lights on dash

Fail 3 Sep 2014 120,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

worning lights on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2013 114,759 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 114,759 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 114,000 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 109,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 108,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in OSR tyre

OSR sidelight slightly dim compared to NSR

OSR tyre moderately perished

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 104,290 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 104,290 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 100,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2008 93,233 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 93,228 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 93,193 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front and rear brake discs are getting worn

slight damage windscreen

suspect front brake pads are getting low

Pass 16 May 2007 91,385 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/f locking wheel nut missing/replaced with normal bolt

Pass 5 Jun 2006 84,037 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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T314 AJM is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T314 AJM, 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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T314 AJM is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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