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W63 YGF

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,456 mi
Last recorded153,456 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 YGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 153,456 miles

Brake pads warning lamp on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 153,456 miles

Brake pads warning lamp on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 149,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front both sides, headlamp aims slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Handbrake just met m.o.t requirements

Pass 19 Feb 2019 143,973 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear on outer shoulder

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sides, tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Jul 2017 134,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is on 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre is on 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2016 131,633 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 129,746 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs are corroded on inner braking surface

nearside and offside rear, top large suspension arm, ball joint has slight play

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure.. NOW SECURED

Pass 21 May 2014 127,094 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr tyre ,cracks in side wall

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 May 2014 127,094 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr tyre ,cracks in side wall

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 May 2013 124,233 miles

Both front brake discs slightly scored

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 121,941 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 108,225 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 86,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,103 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 74,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,299 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 70,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres wereing heverly on inner edges

offside rear tyre starting to crack through tread

Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,497 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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W63 YGF is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W63 YGF, 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 W63 YGF registered?

W63 YGF is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W63 YGF safe to buy?

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