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T615 OKM

1999 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,345 mi
Last recorded162,345 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT615 OKM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 162,345 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 144,004 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 132,252 miles

nearside and offside front anti roll bar dust covers split

Fail 13 Jun 2007 132,219 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link bar dust covers split

Pass 3 Apr 2006 111,138 miles

gearbox leaking

nail in offside rear tyre

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

offside rear tyre at legal limit

rear diff leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2006 110,902 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox leaking

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

rear diff leaking

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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T615 OKM is a 1999 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T615 OKM, 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 T615 OKM registered?

T615 OKM is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T615 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T615 OKM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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