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V809 MHK

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,964 mi
Last recorded156,964 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV809 MHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 156,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os steering boot starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2012 144,643 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 124,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 110,624 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jul 2009 108,618 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 102,176 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 7 Jul 2008 101,985 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 96,714 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 96,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,501 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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V809 MHK is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V809 MHK, 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 V809 MHK registered?

V809 MHK is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V809 MHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V809 MHK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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