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T541 XNO

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

186,703 mi
Last recorded186,703 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT541 XNO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2017 186,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rear tie bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 181,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 175,268 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 165,810 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 157,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 148,921 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 139,265 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 129,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 120,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 111,420 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 107,547 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 107,498 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 104,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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T541 XNO is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 T541 XNO, 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 T541 XNO registered?

T541 XNO is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 1999.

Is T541 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T541 XNO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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