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T180 AYX

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,161 mi
Last recorded135,161 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 AYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 135,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 134,982 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 130,484 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 130,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 123,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2011 115,594 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 115,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 108,250 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 104,545 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,163 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 99,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 99,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pads getting low front and rear

nearside front tyre to be change sidewall wear

nearside rear tyre to be change 3mm

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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T180 AYX is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T180 AYX, 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 T180 AYX registered?

T180 AYX is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T180 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T180 AYX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T180 AYX have outstanding finance?

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