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T481 JUG

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,856 mi
Last recorded104,856 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 JUG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 104,856 miles

Slight corrosion to strut insert close to top mount O/s front

Fail 2 Oct 2025 104,853 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil dripping onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight corrosion to strut insert close to top mount O/s front

Pass 7 Oct 2024 104,432 miles

Both headlamp beam pattern just within limits

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,503 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 103,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure INNER BULB HOLDER (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FUEL PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Sep 2023 103,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 103,087 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 102,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 97,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,948 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,562 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 95,959 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,213 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,665 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,665 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,757 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,102 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 84,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 81,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,771 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 71,797 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 71,913 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,110 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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T481 JUG is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T481 JUG, 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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T481 JUG is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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