MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,878 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel pipes at rear showing some corrosion
rear brake pads showing some wear
slight movement in n/s/f inner steering rack joint
slight movement in n/s/r hub
steel brake pipe to o/s/f flexy brake hose showing corrosion
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel pipes at rear showing some corrosion
rear brake pads showing some wear
slight movement in n/s/f inner steering rack joint
slight movement in n/s/r hub
steel brake pipe to o/s/f flexy brake hose showing corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel pipes at rear showing some corrosion
fuel tank securing straps showing corrosion
no wheel lockout acheived on handbrake performance
o/s/f flexy brake hose cracking slightly
slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link
slight movement pressent in n/s/f lower; rear suspension arm ball joint
steel brake pipe to o/s/f flexy brake hose corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel pipes at rear showing some corrosion
fuel tank securing straps showing corrosion
no wheel lockout acheived on handbrake performance
o/s/f flexy brake hose cracking slightly
slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link
slight movement pressent in n/s/f lower; rear suspension arm ball joint
steel brake pipe to o/s/f flexy brake hose corroding
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front tyre tread cracking
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front tyre tread cracking
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V649 ESO is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 V649 ESO, 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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V649 ESO is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 17 January 2000.
Is V649 ESO safe to buy?
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