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T464 CSH

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT464 CSH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015

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

Odometer reading not displayed

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 155,032 miles

no mileometer illumination

no srs light (airbag) evident

o/s handbrake reading slightly low

Fail 8 Feb 2014 154,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

little reserve travel in hand brake

Fail 11 Dec 2012

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012
Pass 15 Nov 2011 123,372 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Dec 2010
Pass 8 Dec 2009 109,579 miles

tyres wearing thin

Pass 3 Dec 2008

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007
Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,250 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 75,042 miles

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

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

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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T464 CSH is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T464 CSH, 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 T464 CSH registered?

T464 CSH is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T464 CSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T464 CSH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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