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T618 TBB

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,457 mi
Last recorded151,457 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT618 TBB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 151,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 151,457 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near the fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 137,517 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 126,296 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded they look like they are weeping on steel pipes ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 126,298 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded they look like they are weeping on steel pipes ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 117,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 115,957 miles

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Offside Front headlamp poor condition

both front tyres uneven wear

front wiper blades poor condition

fuel lines poor condition

fuel tank straps poor condition

surface rust to both front and main brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2016 115,526 miles

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Offside Front headlamp poor condition

all brake discs poor condition

both front tyres uneven wear, worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

fuel lines poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2015 114,717 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel lines

fuel tank straps poor condition

slight play n/s/r drop link

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2014 112,889 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f brake backing plate loose

Pass 23 Jul 2013 111,201 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to petrol tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator broken

rear brake discs poor condition

surface rust to front brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Fail 23 Jul 2013 111,201 miles

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)

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

corrosion to petrol tank straps

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to suspension components

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator broken

rear brake discs poor condition

surface rust to front brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,478 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to fuel lines

front washers weak

front wiper blades poor condition

slight play o/s//r drop link

surface rust to front brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2011 105,314 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to rear coil springs

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre on legal limit (just acceptable)

slight play o/s/r drop link

surface rust to front brake pipes

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,903 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

heat shields loose underbody

slight play both rear drop links

surface rust to front brake pipes

water in front headlamps

Pass 8 Jul 2009 94,766 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 88,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 88,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 81,769 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,964 miles

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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T618 TBB is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T618 TBB, 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 T618 TBB registered?

T618 TBB is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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