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W191 LCF

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,074 mi
Last recorded134,074 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 LCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 134,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 134,068 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 134,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 134,039 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 153,873 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 153,873 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 133,477 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 132,948 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 132,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 129,668 miles

near side front tyre cut both rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 126,973 miles

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

rear brake discs internally distorted for parking brake

Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,979 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 119,979 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 112,178 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 103,878 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 4 Mar 2008 103,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 4 Dec 2006 89,602 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W191 LCF is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W191 LCF, 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 W191 LCF registered?

W191 LCF is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W191 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W191 LCF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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