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W573 PGF

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,250 mi
Last recorded133,250 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW573 PGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 133,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box oil leak

unable to fully see rear brake pads

Pass 13 Sep 2013 118,269 miles

engine undershield fitted at time of test

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 106,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides rear brake pads low

n/s/r side light inop

Pass 21 May 2010 102,492 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on outer edge - requires further attention

plastic outer sill trims and underbody covers fitted

rear brake pads look very low but unable to fully view through wheels - recommend further inspection

surface corossion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 7 May 2010 102,475 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside front tyre bald on outer edge - requires further attention

plastic outer sill trims and underbody covers fitted

rear brake pads look very low but unable to fully view through wheels - recommend further inspection

surface corossion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,601 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 89,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

small chip in b zone of windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2008 79,994 miles

condensation both headlight

rear discs corroded

stone chip windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2008 79,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

condensation both headlight

rear discs corroded

stone chip windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,868 miles

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

stone chips windscreen

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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W573 PGF is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W573 PGF, 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 W573 PGF registered?

W573 PGF is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W573 PGF safe to buy?

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