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T588 DLT

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

171,294 mi
Last recorded171,294 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 DLT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 171,294 miles

Offside Rear Outer Cv boot weeping slightly

Oil leak on engine

Slight corrosion on rear jacking points and front brake pipes

Slight play in rear suspension lower bushes

Pass 21 May 2025 163,601 miles

Oil leak on engine

Fail 7 May 2025 163,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 154,373 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Apr 2024 154,371 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Oil leak on engine

Fail 10 May 2023 154,345 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Apr 2022 145,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 145,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.08 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 145,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing brake pad carrier bolt loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 135,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 134,035 miles

osr tyre has age related cracking on side walls

Fail 16 May 2019 134,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osr tyre has age related cracking on side walls

Pass 10 May 2018 132,120 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 129,994 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 129,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 128,341 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 126,465 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 126,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 125,001 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 122,073 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 119,028 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 119,028 miles

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

o/s/r suspension un it slight play at lower joint.................

Pass 19 Nov 2010 116,398 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 113,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 113,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 108,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 108,793 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 105,723 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 102,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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T588 DLT is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T588 DLT, 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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T588 DLT is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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