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W202 LNH

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,791 mi
Last recorded160,791 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 LNH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 160,791 miles

o/s handbrake reading very poor

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 6 May 2017 160,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s handbrake reading very poor

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2016 158,338 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 158,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 155,600 miles

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

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

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

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 2 Jul 2013 156,368 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 156,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 151,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 146,312 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 146,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 142,741 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 21 Aug 2009 139,172 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 139,171 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2008 132,586 miles

all under body brake pipes corroding

offside parking brake effeciency very low

Fail 8 May 2008 132,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside parking brake effeciency very low

Pass 13 Mar 2007 123,752 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 123,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 LNH is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNH, 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 W202 LNH registered?

W202 LNH is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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