MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
nsr wheel has slight brake bind
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
damage to bottom of cooling system radiator
nearside front and offside rear brake pad sensor wires not connected to brake pads
split to nearside front antiroll bar link pin ball joint rubber dust seal
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
damage to bottom of cooling system radiator
nearside front and offside rear brake pad sensor wires not connected to brake pads
split to nearside front antiroll bar link pin ball joint rubber dust seal
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine over heating loseing all water
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V980 GWH is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V980 GWH, 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 V980 GWH registered?
V980 GWH is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 7 February 2000.
Is V980 GWH safe to buy?
The MOT history for V980 GWH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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