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W572 PGW

2000 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,642 mi
Last recorded97,642 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW572 PGW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,642 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,990 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 93,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 91,841 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,456 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 84,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,706 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 75,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 75,275 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 69,991 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 62,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,652 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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W572 PGW is a 2000 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W572 PGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W572 PGW registered?

W572 PGW is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W572 PGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W572 PGW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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