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V353 OEW

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

164,389 mi
Last recorded164,389 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 OEW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 164,389 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 164,389 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 164,125 miles

Offside front inner rack joint slight play

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2022 156,815 miles

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2021 141,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 139,636 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 139,636 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 125,124 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 120,062 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 114,233 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,789 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 101,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,885 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,914 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 79,280 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,280 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,783 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,226 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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V353 OEW 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 86.4%.

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 V353 OEW, 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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What year was V353 OEW registered?

V353 OEW is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V353 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V353 OEW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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