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W685 JPR

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,890 mi
Last recorded127,890 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 JPR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 127,890 miles

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

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)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2012 127,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2011 127,888 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 112,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 97,695 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 97,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 96,071 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,082 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 87,188 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 87,166 miles

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

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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W685 JPR is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W685 JPR, 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 W685 JPR registered?

W685 JPR is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W685 JPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W685 JPR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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