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W381 JUP

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,747 mi
Last recorded119,747 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 JUP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 119,747 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 119,721 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 OSR SIDE LIGHTS IS NOT WORKING

2 NAILS IN OSR TYRE TREAD AND TREAD IS GETTING LOW AND THE TYRE IS PERISHED

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING AT THHE REAR AND UNABLE TO FULLY CKECK THEM NEAR FUEL TANK.

NS HEADLIGHT LENS IS VERY WET INSIDE

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

OS HEADLIGHT LOOKS BROKEN IN SIDE AND MAY BE MAKING THE AIM LOW

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

WATER LEAKING OUT UNDER BONNET WHEN WASHERS ARE PUT ON

Pass 9 Apr 2010 114,096 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 111,921 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 103,373 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 96,833 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 90,859 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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W381 JUP is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W381 JUP, 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 W381 JUP registered?

W381 JUP is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W381 JUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W381 JUP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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