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UKZ 4005

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,420 mi
Last recorded134,420 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 4005
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 134,420 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 134,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 133,535 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 133,136 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 132,843 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 132,046 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 132,034 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield resting on top of rear box

Pass 22 Jan 2007 111,768 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 111,380 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

differential oil leak

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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UKZ 4005 is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UKZ 4005, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UKZ 4005 registered?

UKZ 4005 is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is UKZ 4005 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKZ 4005 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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