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V608 NHJ

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,081 mi
Last recorded139,081 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 NHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 139,081 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm & tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm & tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

handbrake not very strong advise investigation/adjustment

Pass 3 Mar 2017 130,429 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 130,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,623 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 122,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 116,691 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 110,595 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 102,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,954 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 96,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 89,219 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,219 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,103 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 82,004 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,499 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 75,499 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,236 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 66,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise bothrear tyres worn on inner treads

o/s front tyre low on inner tread , on legal limits 205 / 65 r15 94 v michelin primacy

Pass 18 Dec 2006 59,113 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 59,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 51,285 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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V608 NHJ is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 V608 NHJ, 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 V608 NHJ registered?

V608 NHJ is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V608 NHJ safe to buy?

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