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W198 KHH

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,484 mi
Last recorded99,484 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 KHH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2010 95,263 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 95,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,580 miles

CORRASSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES MINOR WEAR IN STEERING JOINTS FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSESE STARTING TO PERISH DISC BRAKING SURFACES CORRODED UNEVEN BUT EFFICIENT

Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,909 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 84,909 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 81,712 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL ANTI-ROLL BAR D-LINKS.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 74,886 miles

1,FRONT PADS LOW. † †

2, REAR TYRES LOW.

Pass 8 Jun 2005 69,432 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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W198 KHH is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W198 KHH, 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 W198 KHH registered?

W198 KHH is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W198 KHH safe to buy?

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