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W357 TNP

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,098 mi
Last recorded100,098 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 TNP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 100,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2011 100,098 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,539 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 86,801 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 86,801 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on.

front and rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 82,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Air bag light on .

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake pads worn low .

Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,186 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 66,065 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on outer edges,wheel alignment?

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

rear handbrake imbalance,offside low effort.

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 10 Oct 2005 59,041 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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W357 TNP is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black 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 W357 TNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W357 TNP registered?

W357 TNP is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W357 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W357 TNP 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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