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V562 FJB

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,280 mi
Last recorded152,280 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 FJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 152,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s front shocker weak

Fail 30 Jan 2020 152,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s front shocker weak

Pass 30 Jan 2019 136,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in "a" zone (3.2 (a) (i))

accident damage to front

Fail 30 Jan 2019 136,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in "a" zone (3.2 (a) (i))

accident damage to front

Pass 6 Feb 2018 116,167 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing to inner edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 116,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm upper rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing to inner edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,879 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,973 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 100,635 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,995 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,455 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 93,469 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 93,469 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,131 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,476 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,610 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 81,118 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 77,350 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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V562 FJB 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 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 V562 FJB, 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 V562 FJB registered?

V562 FJB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V562 FJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V562 FJB 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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