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W179 NJB

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,520 mi
Last recorded92,520 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 NJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 91,136 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 88,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,375 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 83,692 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 83,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 82,891 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 82,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 81,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 81,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 79,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 78,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over sills fitted

Pass 3 May 2014 76,098 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 76,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 74,388 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 74,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 72,566 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,443 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 70,443 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,891 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,482 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,921 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 58,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 51,377 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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W179 NJB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W179 NJB, 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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W179 NJB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W179 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 NJB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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