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W151 PHB

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,842 mi
Last recorded139,842 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 PHB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 139,842 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 134,291 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2014 134,291 miles

Offside 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)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 125,900 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 125,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s rear tyres approx 1.6-2.0 mm tread depth

Pass 20 Jul 2011 110,553 miles

n/s hand brake effort lower than o/s

o/s and n/s front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2010 102,674 miles

rear tyres 1.6-2mm

Pass 5 Aug 2009 96,505 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 87,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 87,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,801 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s

Pass 31 Jul 2006 72,720 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 72,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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 PHB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PHB, 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 PHB registered?

W151 PHB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W151 PHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W151 PHB shows 14 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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