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V310 GMO

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,912 mi
Last recorded183,912 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV310 GMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 183,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 183,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 173,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 173,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 108,458 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 108,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 157,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 157,735 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 147,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 147,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 120,471 miles

off side front drop link slight play. †

off side head lamp misted up, does not affect pattern.

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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V310 GMO is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V310 GMO, 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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V310 GMO is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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