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T637 BBK

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,403 mi
Last recorded222,403 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT637 BBK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 222,403 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 12 Apr 2010 222,400 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

FRONT & REAR DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 28 Mar 2009 203,628 miles

ns sill damaged

oil leaks

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2009 203,628 miles

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

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

ns sill damaged

oil leaks

pads look low

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2008 192,000 miles

PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION BUSH

Pass 14 Apr 2007 181,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 160,423 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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T637 BBK is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T637 BBK, 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 T637 BBK registered?

T637 BBK is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T637 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T637 BBK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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