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W346 AGK

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,677 mi
Last recorded114,677 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 AGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,677 miles

tyres have slight cracks in treads

Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,584 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 111,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 108,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 104,145 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,061 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 95,061 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 95,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front suspension arm and torque reaction bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,196 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,209 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres light perished cracks

Fail 8 Apr 2010 82,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres light perished cracks

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 77,690 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,246 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,334 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,197 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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W346 AGK 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 66.7%.

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 W346 AGK, 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 W346 AGK registered?

W346 AGK is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 24 August 2000.

Is W346 AGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W346 AGK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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