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T510 RNJ

1999 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,263 mi
Last recorded125,263 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT510 RNJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2018 125,263 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 123,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,617 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,035 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 114,825 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 115,752 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 111,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 109,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 107,360 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 107,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 104,816 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 104,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 101,822 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006
Fail 31 Mar 2006 96,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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T510 RNJ is a 1999 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T510 RNJ, 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 T510 RNJ?

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What year was T510 RNJ registered?

T510 RNJ is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T510 RNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T510 RNJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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