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T453 SFG

1999 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,308 mi
Last recorded126,308 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 SFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 126,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 103,955 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,036 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 82,346 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 May 2009 81,858 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 May 2009 81,858 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 79,494 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 72,568 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 65,356 miles

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

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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T453 SFG is a 1999 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T453 SFG, 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 T453 SFG registered?

T453 SFG is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T453 SFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T453 SFG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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