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W604 TNH

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,002 mi
Last recorded146,002 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW604 TNH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 146,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 139,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 135,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 135,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 128,287 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 128,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing low on inner edge

NSF shock absorber slightly soft

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 111,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 108,095 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

both rear sills rust

front tyres limit inner edge

offside handbrake cable damage

throtle stiff

Fail 19 Oct 2011 108,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

both rear sills rust

front tyres limit inner edge

headlamps damp

offside handbrake cable damage

throtle stiff

Pass 15 Nov 2010 102,432 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 95,534 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 95,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

front number plate slight damage

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate poor condtion

Pass 31 Oct 2008 587,787 miles

Both headlamp lenses are condensated

N/S mirror trim is missing and mirror glass is broken

Plastic outer sill covers and bellypans are fitted

Slight feathering to the inner edge of the O/S/R tyre

Slight feathering to the inside edge of the N/S/F tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 80,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 74,063 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 68,351 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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W604 TNH is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W604 TNH, 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 W604 TNH registered?

W604 TNH is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W604 TNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W604 TNH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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