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T736 FRU

1999 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,954 mi
Last recorded160,954 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT736 FRU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 160,954 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 160,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 142,554 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 133,271 miles

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

o/s handbrake effort slightly low.

Pass 11 May 2011 124,649 miles

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

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

o/s front track arm has slight play

Fail 9 May 2011 124,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front track arm has slight play

Pass 7 May 2010 115,558 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 106,819 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 98,364 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 98,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 89,498 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 89,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2006 79,248 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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T736 FRU is a 1999 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T736 FRU, 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 T736 FRU registered?

T736 FRU is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T736 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T736 FRU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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