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W151 GFG

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,823 mi
Last recorded123,823 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 GFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 123,823 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 123,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 120,627 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 116,766 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 116,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cuts in the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 109,524 miles

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

under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,878 miles

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres have minor cuts in their sidewalls

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,475 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 99,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 99,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front headlight unit has condensation beam pattern a nd light output not seriously affected

Nearside front tyre has scrapes and cuts on outer sidewall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 84,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split but no play in balljoint.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 59,158 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 59,158 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,199 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,509 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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W151 GFG is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W151 GFG, 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 W151 GFG registered?

W151 GFG is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W151 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W151 GFG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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