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W186 LNH

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,050 mi
Last recorded115,050 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 LNH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 115,050 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,676 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 110,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 99,224 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 99,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,591 miles

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear 3mm left suspect tracking out

Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,533 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 59,344 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHTS,NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFORT DOWN A BIT,OFFSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK WORN.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,105 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 47,812 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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W186 LNH is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue 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 W186 LNH, 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 W186 LNH registered?

W186 LNH is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W186 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W186 LNH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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