MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,216 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bodywork corroded
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bodywork corroded
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
All brake flexi ferrules corroded.
Front and rear discs corroded
Front shocker nearside damp.
Fuel pipes corroded
General corrosion underneath.
Heatshields,middle and rear insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate slightly deteriorated
grease leaking from rear shafts areas but boot ok
rear brake disc slightly discoloured
rear exhaust heatshield loose
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both front tyres 2.8/3mm
front number plate marked up
o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded
rear exhaust heatsheild loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both front tyres 2.8/3mm
front number plate marked up
o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded
rear exhaust heatsheild loose
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in steering rack at offside
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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W541 VOO is a 2000 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 W541 VOO, 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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W541 VOO is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 2 June 2000.
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