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T532 PTG

1999 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,752 mi
Last recorded144,752 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT532 PTG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 144,752 miles

rear boot stiff to open, engine oil low, front wipers not so good, airbag light on, front headlights worn aim not so clear, front suspension arm bushes deteriorated, n/s/f tyre worn on inner wall

Fail 7 Mar 2013 144,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear boot stiff to open, engine oil low, front wipers not so good, airbag light on, front headlights worn aim not so clear, front suspension arm bushes deteriorated, n/s/f tyre worn on inner wall

Pass 25 Nov 2011 139,607 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 134,238 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 123,738 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s main brake pipe corrorded

o/s/r brake pipe pipe corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 13 Nov 2008 123,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s main brake pipe corrorded

o/s/r brake pipe pipe corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 27 Nov 2007 114,844 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 114,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 101,568 miles

clutch peadal rubber missing

offside front tyre low tread on inside edge

some damage to nearside front and rear alloy wheel in inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2006 101,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

clutch peadal rubber missing

offside front tyre low tread on inside edge

some damage to nearside front and rear alloy wheel in inner edges

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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T532 PTG is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T532 PTG, 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 T532 PTG registered?

T532 PTG is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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