MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not visible through wheel (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin not visible through wheel (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear seat belts not tested due to items on rear seat
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced fogging on lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced fogging on the lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not visible through wheel (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin not visible through wheel (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear seat belts not tested due to items on rear seat
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear heat shield insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high brake light bulb and holder missing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high brake light bulb and holder missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear no. plate poor †slight corrosion of brake pipes
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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V964 LRW is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue 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 V964 LRW, 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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V964 LRW is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 2000.
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