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T322 AYX

1999 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,672 mi
Last recorded137,672 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT322 AYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 137,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

Rear view mirror loose

Some corrosion to fuel/brake pipes

Spare tyre flat, below limit of 1.6mm

Fail 17 Oct 2014 137,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

Rear view mirror loose

Some corrosion to fuel/brake pipes

Spare tyre flat, below limit of 1.6mm

Pass 21 Oct 2013 134,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 131,816 miles

Airbag Light

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 131,816 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Airbag Light

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 129,605 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 129,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns mirror cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 127,187 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

o/s/f anti-roll bar link gaitors split

Fail 9 Oct 2010 127,152 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

front discs worn

o/s/f anti-roll bar link gaitors split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 119,980 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 119,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 119,588 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 107,228 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 107,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 94,292 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 91,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

entire exhaust slightly deteriorated

shield fitted not allowing full inspection of steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems

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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T322 AYX is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T322 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 T322 AYX registered?

T322 AYX is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T322 AYX safe to buy?

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