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W599 WUB

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,225 mi
Last recorded154,225 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 WUB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 154,225 miles

some areas of corrosion to the underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Jun 2018 148,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to the underside mostly obscured by plastic covers.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 144,422 miles

Offside Fuel pipe corroded between tank and fuel filter

Fail 3 Jul 2017 144,357 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Fuel pipe corroded between tank and fuel filter

Pass 1 Jul 2016 138,242 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 127,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 119,222 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,030 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 108,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 98,633 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 98,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 91,277 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,722 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 83,722 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 75,337 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,777 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 66,668 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 58,912 miles

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 16 May 2006 49,449 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 WUB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W599 WUB, 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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W599 WUB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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