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W391 JPC

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,737 mi
Last recorded144,737 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 JPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 144,737 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside mirror cracked

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 May 2011 144,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside mirror cracked

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 134,589 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 130,867 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 May 2009 130,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 May 2008 124,314 miles

nearside front door mirror glass broken

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 May 2007 119,033 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 119,033 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside front mirror broken

unable to fully check steering components due to covers

Pass 12 May 2006 100,868 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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W391 JPC is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W391 JPC, 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 W391 JPC registered?

W391 JPC is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W391 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W391 JPC shows 9 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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