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T362 AYX

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,758 mi
Last recorded151,758 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT362 AYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 151,758 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to both edges and edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to the edges and treads low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2026 151,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and dust cover excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking to the shoulders and treads worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking to shoulders and treads below the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to both edges and edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to the edges and treads low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2023 143,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides rear jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,089 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,094 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,087 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central to rear brake pipes covered in underseal/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in underseal o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 119,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 119,121 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 116,247 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,456 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 111,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 109,082 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 109,061 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 106,852 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 106,852 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 103,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 101,282 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 101,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2009 98,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,932 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,960 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 83,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,050 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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T362 AYX is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T362 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 T362 AYX registered?

T362 AYX is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T362 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T362 AYX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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