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W551 RPE

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 RPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,417 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing low to legal limit

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,273 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,388 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,499 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 67,867 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 57,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,312 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 43,241 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 43,241 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,282 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 39,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,718 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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W551 RPE is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 W551 RPE, 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 W551 RPE registered?

W551 RPE is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is W551 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 RPE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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