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W518 PDD

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,036 mi
Last recorded133,036 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 PDD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 133,036 miles

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 130,807 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 130,801 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 128,524 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 125,599 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

one bulb not working in offside rear light (multiple bulbs fitted)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 121,520 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 121,520 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,527 miles

unable to clearly inspect any brake pad due to wheel design

Fail 31 Oct 2011 117,463 miles

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

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

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

one bulb not working in offside rear light (two bulbs fitted)

unable to clearly inspect any brake pad due to wheel design

Pass 7 Oct 2010 112,999 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

accident damage to offside sill

unable to clearly inspect any brake pad

Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,383 miles

accident damage to offside sill

Pass 28 Aug 2008 107,008 miles

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

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

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

accident damage to offside lower sill

unable to see any brake pad due to wheel design

Pass 17 Aug 2007 102,359 miles

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

accident damage to offside lower sill

unable to see front or rear brake pads--wheel design

Pass 1 Aug 2006 97,919 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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W518 PDD is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W518 PDD, 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 W518 PDD registered?

W518 PDD is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W518 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 PDD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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