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V980 GWH

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,514 mi
Last recorded119,514 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 GWH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 119,514 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 118,563 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 118,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 117,625 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 115,717 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 115,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 113,237 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 113,218 miles

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

engine over heating loseing all water

Pass 9 Jun 2006 103,639 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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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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