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W174 WGU

2000 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,037 mi
Last recorded30,037 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 WGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 30,037 miles

Offside Front shocker gaiter perished

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 28,505 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

catalyst very slow to light

Fail 19 Sep 2024 28,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

catalyst very slow to light

Pass 21 Sep 2023 28,252 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2022 27,522 miles

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

a ll tyres starting to deteriorate

catalyst very slow to light

Fail 20 Sep 2022 27,522 miles

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

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

a ll tyres starting to deteriorate

catalyst very slow to light

Pass 24 Sep 2021 25,583 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Sep 2021 25,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Sep 2020 21,942 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 21,942 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 19,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 15,949 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

calipers noisy in operation

Pass 23 Sep 2017 12,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,814 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,802 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 12,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 12,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,692 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,603 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 12,564 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 12,349 miles

all four tyre outer walls cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,940 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 11,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 11,063 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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W174 WGU is a 2000 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W174 WGU, 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 W174 WGU registered?

W174 WGU is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W174 WGU safe to buy?

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