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W62 UVP

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,741 mi
Last recorded110,741 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 UVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,741 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides` (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))

slight under carriage corrasion

Pass 7 Jun 2024 95,681 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 95,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 88,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,175 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 86,165 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,145 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 86,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,766 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 85,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has lump out of it (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,438 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,736 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,839 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,763 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 62,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,283 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,140 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,655 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,316 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,401 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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W62 UVP is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W62 UVP, 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 W62 UVP registered?

W62 UVP is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W62 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W62 UVP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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