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W658 SNR

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,070 mi
Last recorded73,070 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW658 SNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,070 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2008 65,257 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,689 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,104 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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W658 SNR is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W658 SNR, 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 W658 SNR registered?

W658 SNR is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W658 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W658 SNR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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