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W685 VNM

2000 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,830 mi
Last recorded114,830 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 VNM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2011 114,830 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

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

Nearside and offside registration plate bulbs discoloured

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

Offside screen wash ineffective

Pass 25 Oct 2010 110,127 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 211,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise o/s h/light unit.

chips in w/screen.

rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 198,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 193,355 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 184,392 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 164,911 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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W685 VNM is a 2000 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W685 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

W685 VNM is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W685 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W685 VNM shows 7 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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