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W134 VJN

2000 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,330 mi
Last recorded106,330 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 VJN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 106,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 98,750 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 98,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 92,512 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,412 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Apr 2010 81,622 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 81,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,326 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Apr 2009 75,326 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 12 Apr 2008 68,336 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,649 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 60,649 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,312 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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W134 VJN is a 2000 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W134 VJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W134 VJN registered?

W134 VJN is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W134 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W134 VJN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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