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W574 NBL

2000 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,198 mi
Last recorded150,198 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW574 NBL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 150,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 150,092 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 150,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 148,286 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2012 142,501 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 130,595 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 114,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 104,489 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 104,489 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Condensation in headlamps but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 10 Jan 2009 102,016 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 102,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,359 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 30 Aug 2007 93,085 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 93,085 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 96,697 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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W574 NBL is a 2000 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W574 NBL, 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 W574 NBL registered?

W574 NBL is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W574 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W574 NBL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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