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W48 TDC

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,117 mi
Last recorded154,117 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 TDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 154,117 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 147,671 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 144,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 135,620 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 132,956 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 130,617 miles

both front to rear brake pipe heavly under sealed.

Fail 9 Jul 2011 130,617 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipe heavly under sealed.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 122,214 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 111,560 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 111,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 106,733 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 106,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,801 miles

nearside headlamp aim still too low

Fail 31 May 2007 99,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 91,467 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 91,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W48 TDC is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W48 TDC, 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 W48 TDC registered?

W48 TDC is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W48 TDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W48 TDC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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