MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,496 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front pads worn thin
surface corrosion on rear of front to rear brake pipe
wear lip on front brake discs front brake pads starting to wear thin
Air bag light illuminated on dashboard.
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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
air bag light on
front brake pads starting to wear low
front tyres worn low on edges of tread and perished
nearside4 front tyre nail in tread
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V281 GRO is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V281 GRO, 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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How do I check the history of V281 GRO?
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What year was V281 GRO registered?
V281 GRO is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2000.
Is V281 GRO safe to buy?
The MOT history for V281 GRO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V281 GRO have outstanding finance?
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