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T405 BFR

1999 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,805 mi
Last recorded134,805 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 BFR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,805 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside sill damaged slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2017 134,616 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 131,609 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 131,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 130,009 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 128,406 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 126,560 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 124,840 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 124,840 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 123,195 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 121,607 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 115,135 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 107,641 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 98,911 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 93,090 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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T405 BFR is a 1999 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T405 BFR, 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 T405 BFR registered?

T405 BFR is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T405 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T405 BFR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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