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V416 KVP

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,219 mi
Last recorded96,219 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV416 KVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 93,903 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,118 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 89,387 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,683 miles

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 20 Feb 2014 81,789 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 81,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,822 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,469 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,413 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 58,184 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 58,184 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,116 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 53,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,126 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,133 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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V416 KVP is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V416 KVP, 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 V416 KVP registered?

V416 KVP is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V416 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V416 KVP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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