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Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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
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)
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
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
1 main front to rear metal brake pipe rusted
rear tyres wearing low 3mm
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
light corrosion to one main front to rear metal brake pipe
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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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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