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W166 CUB

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,876 mi
Last recorded152,876 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 CUB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 152,876 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 138,493 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 138,493 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 125,098 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 125,098 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 111,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2009 111,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 90,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,665 miles

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

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

o/s/r drive shaft gaiter split / slight sponginess on foot brake pedal

o/s/r parking brake low effort

Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,773 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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W166 CUB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W166 CUB, 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 W166 CUB registered?

W166 CUB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W166 CUB safe to buy?

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