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W611 SSX

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,630 mi
Last recorded204,630 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW611 SSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 204,630 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 199,619 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 195,076 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 191,272 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 188,037 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 184,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 181,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 178,717 miles

both rear anti roll bar link rods / play/wear in joints

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe and on both front to rear brake pipes at rear / all three brake pipes border line to fail

corrosion started on both rear floors

o/s handbrake not locking up

Pass 14 Aug 2007 175,356 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 175,240 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 160,642 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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W611 SSX is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W611 SSX, 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 W611 SSX registered?

W611 SSX is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 2000.

Is W611 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W611 SSX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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