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V131 MOP

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,773 mi
Last recorded114,773 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 MOP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 114,773 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 107,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 107,832 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 100,889 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,847 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 97,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 94,604 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 94,604 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 89,236 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 89,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 85,093 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 85,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 81,316 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 78,220 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 78,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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V131 MOP is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V131 MOP, 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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V131 MOP is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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