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W239 WOB

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,965 mi
Last recorded182,965 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 WOB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 182,965 miles

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

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

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

play in nearside steering rack inner-joints.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 172,352 miles

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

Front and rear brake disc's worn

Play in nearside dteering rack

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 172,352 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Front and rear brake disc's worn

Play in nearside dteering rack

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 164,695 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 164,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 158,082 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 158,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 140,236 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 136,086 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 136,086 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 128,075 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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W239 WOB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W239 WOB, 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 W239 WOB registered?

W239 WOB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W239 WOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W239 WOB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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