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W613 WUB

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,519 mi
Last recorded130,519 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW613 WUB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 130,519 miles

Creek from front brakes

Rear subframe mounting bushes starting to perish

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Stone chips in windscreen within limits

Fail 1 Apr 2010 130,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Creek from front brakes

Rear subframe mounting bushes starting to perish

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Stone chips in windscreen within limits

Pass 23 Mar 2009 121,135 miles

creak from nearside front brake

front tyres getting low on outside edges

rear brake pads possibly getting low

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link

stone chips in windscreen within limits

Fail 23 Mar 2009 121,135 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

creak from nearside front brake

front tyres getting low on outside edges

rear brake pads possibly getting low

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link

stone chips in windscreen within limits

Fail 23 Apr 2008 108,626 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 108,626 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 93,672 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Feb 2006 73,379 miles

cat took a long time to light up

front registration plate cracked

front wiper blades judder badly, just passable

Fail 20 Feb 2006 73,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

cat took a long time to light up

front registration plate cracked

front wiper blades judder badly, just passable

Pass 3 Oct 2005 73,355 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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W613 WUB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W613 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W613 WUB registered?

W613 WUB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W613 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W613 WUB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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