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T342 JTG

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,688 mi
Last recorded117,688 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 JTG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 117,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,239 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 116,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 114,044 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 114,040 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,983 miles

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Power steering leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,398 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 103,828 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 103,818 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,036 miles

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

Oil leak around rear diff

Fail 23 Jun 2014 99,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak around rear diff

Pass 26 Jun 2013 94,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,138 miles

Can't see front or rear brake pads

Fail 15 Jun 2012 90,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Can't see front or rear brake pads

Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,328 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,492 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,718 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 65,737 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,816 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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T342 JTG is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T342 JTG, 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 T342 JTG registered?

T342 JTG is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T342 JTG safe to buy?

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