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T412 DLY

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,856 mi
Last recorded88,856 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT412 DLY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,856 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 88,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 88,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 86,788 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 81,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 78,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 72,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 70,231 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 67,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 64,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2009 60,060 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 55,215 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,513 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2006 43,284 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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T412 DLY is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T412 DLY, 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 T412 DLY registered?

T412 DLY is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T412 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T412 DLY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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