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V725 JLS

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,042 mi
Last recorded115,042 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 JLS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 115,042 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,397 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 110,323 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 110,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 107,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 104,366 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 99,670 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 95,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,526 miles

brake pads front/rear getting low .both rear tyres centre tread low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,924 miles

front top/bottom engine covers fitted . offside park brake reading low

Fail 1 Jun 2010 86,924 miles

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

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

front top/bottom engine covers fitted . offside park brake reading low

Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,431 miles

both side rear bottom suspension pins worn

Fail 10 Jun 2009 81,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 77,018 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 77,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,928 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 68,928 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,702 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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V725 JLS is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V725 JLS, 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 V725 JLS registered?

V725 JLS is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V725 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V725 JLS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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