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W107 GYY

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,661 mi
Last recorded127,661 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW107 GYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 127,661 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,684 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 124,738 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 124,734 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides most forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,332 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 121,845 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 121,845 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 119,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 119,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 117,042 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 117,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,420 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 108,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front bumper distorted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,568 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 102,568 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 100,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,737 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 94,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 88,404 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 88,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,637 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 84,624 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 81,237 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 78,228 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 78,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W107 GYY is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W107 GYY, 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 W107 GYY registered?

W107 GYY is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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