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W124 LJF

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,581 mi
Last recorded163,581 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 LJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 163,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at rear corrosion covered by plastic shield prevents accurate assessment. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 168,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face of disc excessively corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes from tank corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm front/outer mounting bush (rose bush) worn. borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm front/outer mounting bush (rose bush) worn. borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heat shield insecure above rear silencer

side trims and under covers fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2019 162,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills rusty under plastic covers

Fail 21 Jan 2019 162,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills rusty under plastic covers

Fail 8 Jan 2019 162,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind front wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty behind front wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded along length of floor in places ()

Nearside Lower outer sill rusting behind plastic covers

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 157,501 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 157,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 161,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 143,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 143,469 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 139,453 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 133,349 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 133,349 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 127,486 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 120,598 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 114,244 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 108,155 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 101,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 94,165 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 94,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 87,999 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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W124 LJF is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W124 LJF, 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 W124 LJF registered?

W124 LJF is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W124 LJF shows 21 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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