CarVerify

Free Car Check

T464 TVM

1999 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,354 mi
Last recorded167,354 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT464 TVM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 167,354 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 150,869 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 139,764 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 139,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 131,385 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 108,483 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 87,716 miles

some wear in both rear anti roll bar links

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T464 TVM is a 1999 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T464 TVM, 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

How do I check the history of T464 TVM?

You can check the full history of T464 TVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T464 TVM registered?

T464 TVM is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T464 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T464 TVM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T464 TVM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T464 TVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.