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T53 LCV

1999 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 LCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,510 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear no.plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2015 71,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear no.plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,661 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 68,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,605 miles

Both Rear Discs Worn/Under-Cut

Both Rear Tyres Becoming Low Tread 3mm.

Cracking In Side Wall N/S/R Tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,605 miles

Both Rear Discs Worn/Under-Cut

Both Rear Tyres Becoming Low Tread 3mm.

Cracking In Side Wall N/S/R Tyre.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012
Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,582 miles

1 main front to rear metal brake pipe rusted

rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Fail 5 Apr 2011 57,575 miles

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

1 main front to rear metal brake pipe rusted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front disc brake backing plate insucure

rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,733 miles

light corrosion to one main front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,516 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,516 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,025 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,050 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE STATING TO WEAR LOW ON INNER EDGE

REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW

WEAK PATTERN ON N/S FRONT LIGHT AIM(WATER IN LIGHT)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,015 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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T53 LCV is a 1999 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T53 LCV, 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 T53 LCV registered?

T53 LCV is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T53 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T53 LCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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