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W331 UEN

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,659 mi
Last recorded195,659 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 UEN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 195,659 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 195,659 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 190,293 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 178,309 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP CONDENSATION ON LENSE DIMINISHING IMAGE

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 178,310 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE OIL FILLED TO LEVEL ON DIPSTICK TO ENABLE TEST TO BE CARRIED OUT .

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP CONDENSATION ON LENSE DIMINISHING IMAGE

Pass 24 Jul 2012 168,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 163,579 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 163,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

engine had enough oil for test but oil level low

nearside front anti-roll bar end link ball joint dust cover split

offside front anti-roll bar end link ball joint dust cover split

Pass 6 Aug 2010 154,146 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 154,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 147,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 169,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 144,643 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008
Pass 19 Apr 2007 123,979 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 107,290 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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W331 UEN is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W331 UEN, 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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W331 UEN is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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