MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
unable to check brake fluid level
front brake pads low
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake pads low
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise front brake pads getting low
oil level on min
strong advise on rear brake pipe rusty
INNER SIDE OF N/S REAR DISC IN POOR CONDITION
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODED
N/S AND O/S FRONT LINK ROD TOP BALL JOINT DUST COVERS SPLIT
O/S FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
INNER SIDE OF N/S REAR DISC CORRODED
MERAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S REAR RUBBER BRAKE HOSE CORRODED
O/S FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE IN PLACES ( ON LIMIT )
O/S REAR PARKING BRAKE HAS LOW EFFORT
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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T491 MEC is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 T491 MEC, 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 T491 MEC registered?
T491 MEC is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 1999.
Is T491 MEC safe to buy?
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