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W124 WMA

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,864 mi
Last recorded215,864 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 215,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 95V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 95V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 215,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16 95V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16 95V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 95V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 95V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 207,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

slight rear differential leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 203,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 197,697 miles

Offside rear driveshaft oil seal leaking

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2013 186,533 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 169,684 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested as buckle cant be found

Fail 13 Mar 2012 169,637 miles

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

Nearside 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 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested as buckle cant be found

Pass 16 Mar 2011 166,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 160,133 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 160,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 156,001 miles

hand brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 5 Mar 2008 149,748 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 140,292 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 134,182 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 134,039 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 WMA is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WMA, 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 WMA registered?

W124 WMA is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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