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W229 LAN

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

189,226 mi
Last recorded189,226 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 LAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 189,226 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 188,926 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 188,926 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 188,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 186,400 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel and brake lines surface rusted from front to rear

Pass 21 Mar 2018 184,673 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 184,673 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 181,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 180,212 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 178,100 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 178,100 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 175,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 173,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 168,824 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 164,893 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 160,792 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 152,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 144,099 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 132,886 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 132,642 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 127,341 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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W229 LAN is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W229 LAN, 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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W229 LAN is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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