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W195 YSB

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,968 mi
Last recorded123,968 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 YSB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 123,968 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 115,947 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 105,062 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 101,087 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,942 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,086 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 86,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,875 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,242 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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W195 YSB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W195 YSB, 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 W195 YSB registered?

W195 YSB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W195 YSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W195 YSB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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