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V65 GAB

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,285 mi
Last recorded122,285 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 GAB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2011 122,285 miles

Advise 2x Main brake pipes have corrosion which is only just acceptable.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn heavilly in spots on the inside edge and is only just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing brake pipes.

Advise uneven treadwear to all four tyres.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2010 112,863 miles

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

brake pedal hasn't much reserve travel left

Pass 10 Jun 2009 101,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 98,766 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 90,174 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 82,154 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 73,075 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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V65 GAB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V65 GAB, 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 V65 GAB registered?

V65 GAB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is V65 GAB safe to buy?

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