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V906 FCB

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,291 mi
Last recorded120,291 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV906 FCB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 120,291 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 114,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 110,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 106,777 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 103,276 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 103,275 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2012 95,731 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,373 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,322 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 81,322 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,359 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 71,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag lamp illuminated

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,673 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 53,672 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,095 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,407 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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V906 FCB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V906 FCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V906 FCB?

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What year was V906 FCB registered?

V906 FCB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V906 FCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V906 FCB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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