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W202 KCD

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,044 mi
Last recorded174,044 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 KCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 174,044 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 165,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 165,808 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 155,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 142,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 142,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 123,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 104,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 104,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 84,235 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 73,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 69,582 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 64,063 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 64,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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W202 KCD is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W202 KCD, 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 W202 KCD registered?

W202 KCD is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W202 KCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W202 KCD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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