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V342 GLY

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,769 mi
Last recorded172,769 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 GLY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 172,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advisory**** (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 164,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides sills corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2017 164,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides sills corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 155,072 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 155,072 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2015 149,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 149,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 145,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear boot slightly damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2014 144,162 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 144,123 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 139,105 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 136,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 131,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 127,311 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 118,508 miles

Both Side Rear Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Pass 29 Jan 2008 111,790 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 111,790 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 104,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 100,379 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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V342 GLY is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V342 GLY, 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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V342 GLY is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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