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T409 MTW

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,148 mi
Last recorded143,148 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT409 MTW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 143,148 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 143,148 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 137,100 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 137,079 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 130,743 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 121,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 121,850 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 114,359 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 114,359 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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T409 MTW is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T409 MTW, 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

How do I check the history of T409 MTW?

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What year was T409 MTW registered?

T409 MTW is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T409 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T409 MTW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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