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V219 ELB

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,128 mi
Last recorded136,128 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV219 ELB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 136,128 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 136,117 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 133,769 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 128,010 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 121,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 116,672 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 116,639 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 101,324 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,150 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,789 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 94,329 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 94,329 miles

Nearside 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 20 May 2015 93,428 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 93,428 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 92,472 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 91,469 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,121 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 89,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 88,020 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn very low replace with pad change

Pass 11 Jun 2010 88,020 miles

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

front brake discs worn very low replace with pad change

Pass 29 May 2009 86,906 miles

rear number plate starting to fade replace soon

Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,562 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD WEARING LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION

Pass 24 May 2007 84,739 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW ON 16% LIMIT

Pass 14 Jun 2006 82,698 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 82,287 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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V219 ELB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V219 ELB, 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 V219 ELB registered?

V219 ELB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V219 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V219 ELB shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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