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W618 UCS

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,187 mi
Last recorded136,187 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW618 UCS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 136,187 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both . (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer/inner sill, unable to access fully due to sill covers fitted. (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 136,187 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both . (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer/inner sill, unable to access fully due to sill covers fitted. (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 126,938 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 119,389 miles

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

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

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

Wiper blades split but clearing the screen

Fail 30 Apr 2015 119,389 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 113,841 miles

225/55 x 16 Nearside rear tyre worn TO LIMIT

Cooling fan noisy

Front brake discs poor condition

Rear brake discs worn TO LIMIT

Fail 24 Apr 2014 113,841 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

225/55 x 16 Nearside rear tyre worn TO LIMIT

Cooling fan noisy

Front brake discs poor condition

Rear brake discs worn TO LIMIT

Pass 6 Apr 2013 108,484 miles

Rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 2 May 2012 104,803 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

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

Rear registration plate has slight deteriation

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 104,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Airbag lamp illuminated

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

Rear registration plate has slight deteriation

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,747 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs have slight deteriation

Fail 11 Feb 2011 99,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Airbag lamp illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs have slight deteriation

Pass 10 Feb 2010 94,415 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 85,996 miles

air bag light on

offside front bumper damaged

slight exh blow

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 81,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp on

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 28 Jan 2008 81,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp on

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 13 Dec 2006 74,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W618 UCS 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 64.7%.

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 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 W618 UCS, 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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What year was W618 UCS registered?

W618 UCS is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W618 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W618 UCS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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