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W541 VOO

2000 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,216 mi
Last recorded138,216 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 VOO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 138,216 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2014 138,087 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 132,708 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 130,198 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 125,321 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 125,321 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 120,688 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2010 120,688 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2009 111,207 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 111,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 100,869 miles

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)

Fail 22 May 2008 100,869 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2007 86,991 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 86,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 76,190 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 76,022 miles

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?

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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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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