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T425 JCF

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,879 mi
Last recorded189,879 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT425 JCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 189,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 178,967 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 178,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 165,855 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 165,844 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 Sep 2010 150,805 miles

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

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

Rear diff seals leaking.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 136,947 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 122,504 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 109,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 109,740 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 95,586 miles

Nearside headlamp poor beam image,Condensation in lamp unit.

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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T425 JCF is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T425 JCF, 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

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What year was T425 JCF registered?

T425 JCF is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is T425 JCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T425 JCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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