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T236 ARX

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,517 mi
Last recorded75,517 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT236 ARX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,517 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,359 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,235 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 58,889 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,185 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 49,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 41,205 miles

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

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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T236 ARX is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T236 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T236 ARX?

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What year was T236 ARX registered?

T236 ARX is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T236 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T236 ARX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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