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J9 KCB

1999 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,093 mi
Last recorded104,093 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 KCB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 104,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2024 103,355 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 102,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 101,677 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 101,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 100,409 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 98,800 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 4 May 2018 97,116 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,381 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,756 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 92,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,971 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 91,594 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 88,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 84,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2009 82,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 77,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 73,869 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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J9 KCB is a 1999 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J9 KCB, 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 J9 KCB registered?

J9 KCB is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is J9 KCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 KCB shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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