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RJS 3

2000 BMW 520

Red Petrol 3586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests43 (32 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

195,124 mi
Last recorded195,124 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJS 3
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,586cc

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MOT History

32 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 195,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2026 25,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 191,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 191,271 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 25,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 25,337 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 186,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode across inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 186,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode across inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 25,256 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 182,622 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 182,622 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 25,143 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 182,281 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 182,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 24,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 174,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 174,909 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 24,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 24,930 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 164,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp is broken.

Pass 6 Apr 2019 24,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 155,713 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 24,187 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 145,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 23,985 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 121,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,809 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,075 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 93,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 23,750 miles

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

under trays fitted covering all brake and suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,750 miles

under trays fitted covering all brake and suspension components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,116 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 45,562 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement in both front lower shock bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,567 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,013 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 22,013 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,208 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,643 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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RJS 3 is a 2000 BMW 520 in Red with a 3,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

Across all 2000 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,099 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 RJS 3, 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 26 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJS 3 registered?

RJS 3 is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is RJS 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJS 3 shows 43 tests with a 74.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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