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V175 OGU

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

209,799 mi
Last recorded209,799 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 OGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 209,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 198,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inside Edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 190,736 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear upper of offside rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc heat shield deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2016 190,614 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front upper of offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear upper of offside rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc heat shield deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2015 180,493 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low tread

Fail 23 Nov 2015 180,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 14 % (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 21 Nov 2014 175,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre worn on the edges

Fail 20 Nov 2014 175,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 1 Nov 2013 170,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play at both front wheels

Fail 31 Oct 2013 170,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 29 Nov 2012 164,057 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 164,033 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 158,886 miles

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 19 Nov 2011 158,836 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 11 Nov 2010 150,399 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

slight knocking from nearside front suspension

traction control lamp on

Fail 9 Nov 2010 150,386 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

most metal brake pipes corroding

slight knocking from nearside front suspension

traction control lamp on

Pass 24 Oct 2009 137,453 miles

chips to screen

Pass 8 Nov 2008 119,387 miles

chips and scratches to screen

hand brake effort

Pass 17 Nov 2007 107,845 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 107,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 97,371 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 86,251 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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V175 OGU is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V175 OGU, 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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V175 OGU is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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