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W338 KFT

2000 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

190,899 mi
Last recorded190,899 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 KFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 190,899 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake pipe corroded above rear axle

Fail 5 Nov 2014 190,889 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pad warning light on

offside rear brake pipe corroded above rear axle

Pass 1 Oct 2013 183,722 miles

Movement in both rear suspension arm lower bushes.

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 183,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

brake warning lamp is on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 174,853 miles

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

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

handbrake operation sluggish

Pass 2 Sep 2011 168,456 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 168,456 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 160,607 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake hoses perrished

rear brake pipes corroding and deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2009 154,983 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 154,983 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 148,201 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 148,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 141,482 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 141,376 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 129,660 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 129,654 miles

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

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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W338 KFT is a 2000 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W338 KFT, 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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W338 KFT is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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