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T431 RPC

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,139 mi
Last recorded126,139 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT431 RPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,139 miles

Rear (exhaust heat shield not secure)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (both rear - front bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both rear discs) (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 126,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear (exhaust heat shield not secure)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (both rear - front bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both rear discs) (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 120,679 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,387 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 112,286 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 112,277 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 108,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 102,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 96,382 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,982 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

rear suspension squeaks

stone chip swept area windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2010 85,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r position lamp one of two bulbs inop

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,070 miles

atten n/s handbrake

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,378 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 64,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2007 61,734 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 53,264 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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T431 RPC is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T431 RPC, 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 T431 RPC registered?

T431 RPC is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T431 RPC safe to buy?

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