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T207 ARX

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,744 mi
Last recorded154,744 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT207 ARX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 154,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 154,744 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 152,409 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f brake reading fluctuating

o/s headlamp has condensation behind lens

Pass 27 Jan 2011 152,409 miles

n/s/f brake reading fluctuating

o/s headlamp has condensation behind lens

Fail 15 Jan 2010 139,653 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

headlamps have condensation behind lenses

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread wearing on edges

o/s steering rack gaiter slightly perished

Pass 15 Jan 2010 139,653 miles

headlamps have condensation behind lenses

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread wearing on edges

o/s steering rack gaiter slightly perished

Fail 22 Dec 2008 126,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 126,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 4 Apr 2008 117,391 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 117,391 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 106,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 97,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2005 96,705 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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T207 ARX is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T207 ARX, 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 T207 ARX registered?

T207 ARX is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T207 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T207 ARX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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