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W182 XVC

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,670 mi
Last recorded164,670 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW182 XVC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2010 164,670 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 164,670 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 156,889 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 152,237 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 137,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 137,145 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 123,909 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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W182 XVC is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W182 XVC, 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 W182 XVC registered?

W182 XVC is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W182 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W182 XVC shows 7 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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