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W324 UBH

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,202 mi
Last recorded207,202 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW324 UBH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 207,202 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pad warning light on

centre brake light disconnected

windscreen marked

Fail 23 Oct 2015 207,173 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pad warning light on

windscreen marked

Pass 22 Oct 2013 204,032 miles

Brake pad level warning light on

Fail 15 Oct 2013 204,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad level warning light on

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 193,893 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2012 193,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 183,384 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 183,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 173,679 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 173,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 162,625 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 162,625 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 147,682 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 147,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 130,630 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 130,630 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

traction control warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2006 111,571 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 111,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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W324 UBH is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W324 UBH, 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 W324 UBH registered?

W324 UBH is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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