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V661 FPN

2000 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,438 mi
Last recorded150,438 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 FPN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 150,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

auxiliary belt cracking

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

Fail 2 Aug 2017 150,438 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

auxiliary belt cracking

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,039 miles

coil springs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

auxiliary belt cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2014 102,646 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 94,843 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 91,140 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,853 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 83,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 80,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 77,596 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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V661 FPN is a 2000 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V661 FPN, 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 V661 FPN registered?

V661 FPN is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V661 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V661 FPN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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