MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
air bag light does not illuminate
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak from engine
Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front and nearside rear tyres have small cuts
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside headlamp deteriorated (condensated)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres deteriorating
one rear side light on near side not working
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres deteriorating
one rear side light on near side not working
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f bearing has slight noise
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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T426 DKX is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 T426 DKX, 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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T426 DKX is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 1999.
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