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R100 APH

1999 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,054 mi
Last recorded135,054 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 APH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 135,054 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 125,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 115,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 114,526 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2009 112,948 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 112,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2007 107,646 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 107,646 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 98,832 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 98,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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R100 APH is a 1999 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R100 APH, 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

How do I check the history of R100 APH?

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What year was R100 APH registered?

R100 APH is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R100 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R100 APH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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