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W587 GYX

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,609 mi
Last recorded89,609 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW587 GYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,609 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside n/s/f steering arm slight play

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 89,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf headlamp misty

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,689 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,673 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 80,673 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,631 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre tread low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 54,993 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,122 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake lever notch sticking / wiper blades worn / nearside rear brake pads advised to check

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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W587 GYX is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W587 GYX, 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 W587 GYX registered?

W587 GYX is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W587 GYX safe to buy?

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