MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both Number Plates Starting To Disfigure
Both Number Plates Starting To Disfigure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W489 XGO is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W489 XGO, 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 W489 XGO registered?
W489 XGO is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2000.
Is W489 XGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for W489 XGO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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