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T489 RKC

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,293 mi
Last recorded159,293 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 RKC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 159,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 159,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 153,743 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 147,399 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 141,058 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 7 Jul 2009 133,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 125,494 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 125,494 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 118,574 miles

Both front tyre's are starting to wear on inner edges

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 5 Jul 2006 105,140 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 95,743 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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T489 RKC is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T489 RKC, 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 T489 RKC registered?

T489 RKC is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is T489 RKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T489 RKC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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