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V620 MOV

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

157,488 mi
Last recorded157,488 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV620 MOV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 157,488 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 12 Feb 2016 154,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 154,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 151,573 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn to limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 151,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn to limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 147,708 miles

both front brake discs worn near limit

inner front brake pads worn near limit

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2014 147,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs worn near limit

inner front brake pads worn near limit

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2013 143,580 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 143,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding near fuel tank

offside rear anti-roll bar link longer than standard, close to fouling upper suspension arm

Pass 2 Feb 2012 138,440 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 138,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 133,421 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding near fuel tank

Fail 7 Feb 2011 133,365 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding near fuel tank

Fail 3 Feb 2011 133,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f lamp has slight condensation

Pass 11 Feb 2010 127,063 miles

handbrake effort low

nearside front anti-roll bar link slight play

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge. tread at different depth to tread wear indicators

offside steering rack slight play

rear anti-roll bar links slight play

rear brake pipes corroding near fuel tank

Fail 29 Jan 2010 126,840 miles

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

handbrake effort low

inner front brake pads worn near limit

nearside front anti-roll bar link slight play

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge. tread at different depth to tread wear indicators

offside steering rack slight play

rear anti-roll bar links slight play

rear brake pads worn near limit

rear brake pipes corroding near fuel tank

Pass 23 Jan 2009 117,246 miles

Childs seat fitted n/s/r.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 109,163 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 109,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 104,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 104,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 92,806 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 92,762 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge is bald

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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V620 MOV is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 V620 MOV, 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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V620 MOV is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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