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T36 JOB

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,721 mi
Last recorded153,721 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 JOB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 153,721 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 153,631 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 148,872 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underbody (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

nail offside front tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2015 148,794 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside & nearside (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underbody (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

nail offside front tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2014 144,388 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 144,213 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 140,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 140,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 136,882 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 136,882 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 130,153 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 129,623 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 122,739 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 122,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 113,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 106,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 87,345 miles

FRONT TYRES WEAR INNER EDGE TRACKING OUT

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 79,974 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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T36 JOB is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T36 JOB, 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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T36 JOB is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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