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W167 UVP

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,865 mi
Last recorded196,865 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 UVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2015 196,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 196,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 194,658 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 194,658 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 190,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 190,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 184,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 184,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 178,605 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 178,595 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 169,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside headlight vertical adjuster defective.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 169,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside headlight vertical adjuster defective.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 151,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jan 2008 151,479 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jan 2007 140,301 miles

minor fluctuation of nearside front brake reading, implying the disc is slightly out of true.

the front brakes are on the limit of balance i.e.the offside is 75% of the nearside.

Fail 10 Jan 2007 140,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 12,337 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 12,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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W167 UVP is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W167 UVP, 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 W167 UVP registered?

W167 UVP is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W167 UVP safe to buy?

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