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T712 DBY

1999 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,393 mi
Last recorded108,393 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT712 DBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,393 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 108,393 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 105,919 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 105,919 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,353 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 99,499 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 97,555 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 97,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 92,902 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 85,943 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 79,406 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 79,406 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 70,411 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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T712 DBY is a 1999 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T712 DBY, 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 T712 DBY registered?

T712 DBY is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T712 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T712 DBY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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