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V626 HMR

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,766 mi
Last recorded145,766 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV626 HMR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 145,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side fuel pipe coroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 145,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side fuel pipe coroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 136,158 miles

head lamp require attention.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 132,245 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 124,503 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 124,503 miles
Fail 9 May 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 114,829 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 114,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,864 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 101,864 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 93,225 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 175,000 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 169,446 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 169,441 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2005 158,871 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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V626 HMR is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V626 HMR, 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 V626 HMR registered?

V626 HMR is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V626 HMR safe to buy?

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