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V425 ERX

2000 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,074 mi
Last recorded155,074 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV425 ERX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 155,074 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars, slight play in both sides of rack

full engine undertray fitted,o/sf washers poor,rear number plate watermarked, front and rear brake pads look very low through wheel

Fail 3 Dec 2008 155,074 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars, slight play in both sides of rack

full engine undertray fitted,o/sf washers poor,rear number plate watermarked, front and rear brake pads look very low through wheel

Pass 19 Dec 2007 147,547 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 147,547 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 147,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 137,089 miles

N/S/F/ DROP LINK RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 8 Dec 2005 123,380 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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V425 ERX is a 2000 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V425 ERX, 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 V425 ERX registered?

V425 ERX is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V425 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V425 ERX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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