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T657 AYX

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,904 mi
Last recorded164,904 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 AYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 164,904 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 164,826 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2012 161,496 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre worn from inner edge / o/s n/s front tyres wearing away from outer edges

o/s n/s rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Sep 2011 158,538 miles

n/s rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 153,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 143,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 134,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 124,756 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 116,122 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 106,334 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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T657 AYX is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T657 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.

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What year was T657 AYX registered?

T657 AYX is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T657 AYX safe to buy?

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