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W151 JFG

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,305 mi
Last recorded67,305 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 JFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 67,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,754 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 59,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 53,847 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 1 Sep 2021 53,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2019 50,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,972 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal reservoir (2.3.3b)

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,810 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 32,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Offside Front & Nearside Front Tyres Perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake Pipes Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,029 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 22,029 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 21,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,241 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,002 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 19,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,211 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,131 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 14,131 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 JFG 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 70.4%.

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 JFG, 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 JFG registered?

W151 JFG is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W151 JFG safe to buy?

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