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W599 PJH

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,122 mi
Last recorded110,122 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 PJH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 110,122 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 110,122 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,891 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,865 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 108,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,324 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,887 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 91,885 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 87,654 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 82,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 82,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 61,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 51,984 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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W599 PJH is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W599 PJH, 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 W599 PJH registered?

W599 PJH is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W599 PJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W599 PJH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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