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W562 NVJ

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,850 mi
Last recorded118,850 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW562 NVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 118,850 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 118,850 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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,192 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 114,669 miles

front disc worn

nearside headlight damaged

offside rear indicator miscoloured

rear discs worn and scored

washer are weak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 107,001 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 105,901 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside sidelamp/full beam lens deteriorated but not affecting beam image.

ornament fitted to imterior morror but not affecting drivers view.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 105,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside sidelamp/full beam lens deteriorated but not affecting beam image.

offside aim on low limit.

offside rear tyre tread area perished.

ornament fitted to imterior morror but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 103,226 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 103,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 100,172 miles

rear brake discs worn

n/s headlight damp

n/s rear outer wheel rim damaged

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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W562 NVJ is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W562 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 W562 NVJ registered?

W562 NVJ is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W562 NVJ safe to buy?

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