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W229 OLH

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,650 mi
Last recorded194,650 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 194,650 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 194,612 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 178,819 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 176,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chipped windscreen

various brake pipe's corroded & covered in grease

Fail 3 Oct 2014 176,824 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chipped windscreen

various brake pipe's corroded & covered in grease

Pass 23 Sep 2013 168,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 162,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 155,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 149,813 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 144,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 138,744 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 131,898 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 131,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 124,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2006 124,571 miles

nail in tread of offside rear tyre

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 OLH is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OLH, 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 W229 OLH registered?

W229 OLH is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W229 OLH safe to buy?

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