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W197 RBK

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,529 mi
Last recorded152,529 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 RBK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 152,529 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 147,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 141,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside headlamp has moisture on glass

Pass 12 Apr 2016 134,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 131,175 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 126,479 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 212,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 212,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 119,717 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/f bumper.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 119,717 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damage to n/s/f bumper.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 117,417 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 117,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 114,987 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 114,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 113,094 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 113,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 110,528 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 110,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 106,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 99,428 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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W197 RBK is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W197 RBK, 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 W197 RBK registered?

W197 RBK is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W197 RBK safe to buy?

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