CarVerify

Free Car Check

W643 DYG

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

199,425 mi
Last recorded199,425 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW643 DYG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 199,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 199,424 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 193,758 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 193,758 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 185,881 miles

205/16 front 215/16 rear

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Fail 28 Nov 2011 185,881 miles

205/16 front 215/16 rear

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2010 179,132 miles

205/16 front 225/16 rear

3d lettering used on number plates

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

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

condensation in o/s/f head light

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on all discs

no n/s/r fog light working

non standard front side lights uaed

o/s/f plastic inner wing loose

o/s/f poor dip patten

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

oversized tax disc holders used

phone/sat.nav. holder on screen

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

rear ext. haet shield adrift

slight damage to o/s/f bumper

Fail 25 Nov 2010 179,132 miles

205/16 front 225/16 rear

3d lettering used on number plates

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

condensation in o/s/f head light

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on all discs

no n/s/r fog light working

non standard front side lights uaed

o/s/f plastic inner wing loose

o/s/f poor dip patten

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

oversized tax disc holders used

phone/sat.nav. holder on screen

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

rear ext. haet shield adrift

slight damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 7 Dec 2009 169,662 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 169,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f indicator flashes white/yellow.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 165,866 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 165,866 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 145,673 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 131,755 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 131,755 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W643 DYG is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W643 DYG, 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

How do I check the history of W643 DYG?

You can check the full history of W643 DYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W643 DYG registered?

W643 DYG is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W643 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W643 DYG shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W643 DYG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W643 DYG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.