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T206 VAV

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,898 mi
Last recorded191,898 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT206 VAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 191,898 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2021 191,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 185,232 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 179,834 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicles outer body is showing signs of surface corrosion patches

Pass 4 Jun 2018 175,440 miles

front to rear fuel pipes have been changed with rubber fuel hose

Fail 4 Jun 2018 175,437 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 170,158 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 164,229 miles

windscreen is chipped but within tollerence

Pass 24 Apr 2015 158,462 miles

fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 151,973 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Transmission fluid leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 151,973 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Transmission fluid leak

Pass 8 May 2013 133,199 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 133,160 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel lines corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 123,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear axle has oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 123,915 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear axle has oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 114,344 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2009 106,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r seat belt buckle casing damaged but buckle still operates correctly

Fail 26 Nov 2009 106,008 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r seat belt buckle casing damaged but buckle still operates correctly

Pass 8 Dec 2008 97,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 94,898 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 94,885 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,555 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2005 73,339 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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T206 VAV is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T206 VAV, 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.

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What year was T206 VAV registered?

T206 VAV is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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