MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
291,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH fronts (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH fronts (4.1.E.1)
slight play at n/s/r wheel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Differential Slight Oil Leak
Rear Differential Slight Oil Leak
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W686 VEL is a 2000 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W686 VEL, 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.
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What year was W686 VEL registered?
W686 VEL is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is W686 VEL safe to buy?
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