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W362 MJB

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,417 mi
Last recorded99,417 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW362 MJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,417 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 99,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 99,414 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 99,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR CENTER WORN TO BAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,935 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 98,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 97,747 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 97,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 94,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,644 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 73,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,948 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 65,948 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,001 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread depth on centre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,686 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 50,274 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,274 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,712 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 28,464 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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W362 MJB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W362 MJB, 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 W362 MJB registered?

W362 MJB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W362 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W362 MJB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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