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T692 NLL

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,567 mi
Last recorded98,567 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT692 NLL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 98,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 85,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,209 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 72,209 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,562 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,507 miles

n/s front tyre wall cracks

washer pressure low

Pass 28 Feb 2009 53,504 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,504 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 51,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

s/s front tyre beginning to perish in tyread pattern

Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,859 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)

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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T692 NLL is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T692 NLL, 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

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What year was T692 NLL registered?

T692 NLL is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T692 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T692 NLL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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