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W681 ONN

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,004 mi
Last recorded118,004 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 ONN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 118,004 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 117,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 117,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,667 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 116,924 miles

Rear hand brake slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2018 116,767 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 116,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 114,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 109,185 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 99,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,710 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 83,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,886 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,948 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 65,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

n/s rear door and rear pannel damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 850,762 miles

battery insecure

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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W681 ONN is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W681 ONN, 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 W681 ONN registered?

W681 ONN is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W681 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W681 ONN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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