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T608 LGO

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

137,501 mi
Last recorded137,501 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT608 LGO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 137,501 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 137,373 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 137,373 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 133,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 131,184 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 126,645 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 122,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 121,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 120,193 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 119,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 111,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 104,910 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 101,446 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 95,468 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 91,807 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 85,744 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 82,763 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 82,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T608 LGO is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T608 LGO, 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

How do I check the history of T608 LGO?

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What year was T608 LGO registered?

T608 LGO is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T608 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T608 LGO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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