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W549 NVJ

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

183,151 mi
Last recorded183,151 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 NVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 183,151 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 183,116 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 178,073 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 178,070 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 177,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 175,344 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 172,882 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 172,882 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 169,529 miles

oil leak

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arms slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2015 169,443 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arms slight play

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 165,867 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 165,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 160,753 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 24 Sep 2013 160,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 25 Sep 2012 153,929 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2012 153,923 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

both front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2011 147,683 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 142,055 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 134,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 122,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 118,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 118,519 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 115,065 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 115,057 miles

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

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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W549 NVJ is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 W549 NVJ, 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 W549 NVJ registered?

W549 NVJ is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W549 NVJ safe to buy?

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