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T51 ABT

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,580 mi
Last recorded104,580 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT51 ABT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,580 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 104,580 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,828 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,432 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,850 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,649 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,631 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,427 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,713 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 42,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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T51 ABT is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T51 ABT, 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

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What year was T51 ABT registered?

T51 ABT is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T51 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T51 ABT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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