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W483 OAX

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,018 mi
Last recorded110,018 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 OAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 110,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,312 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 107,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 103,308 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 103,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 96,494 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 96,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 94,389 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 94,389 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 94,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

nail in outside edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 90,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

condensation in headlights [dryed out]

Pass 6 Jun 2007 87,683 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 84,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,144 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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W483 OAX is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W483 OAX, 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 W483 OAX registered?

W483 OAX is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W483 OAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W483 OAX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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