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W233 BDC

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,058 mi
Last recorded162,058 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 BDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 162,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 161,873 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 161,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 156,185 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 156,182 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 140,496 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 122,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 102,106 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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W233 BDC is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W233 BDC, 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 W233 BDC registered?

W233 BDC is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W233 BDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W233 BDC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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