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W688 MAU

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,052 mi
Last recorded164,052 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW688 MAU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 164,052 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2024 162,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both outer sills corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2023 159,541 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 155,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both side inner sills corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2020 150,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2019 146,541 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2018 139,340 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,697 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 122,354 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 116,865 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 116,839 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre Size 235/45 WR17 PZero Non RunFlat

Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,107 miles

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 4 Sep 2014 110,107 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 18 Nov 2013 105,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 98,611 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 88,231 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,318 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,988 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 68,119 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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W688 MAU is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W688 MAU, 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 W688 MAU registered?

W688 MAU is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W688 MAU safe to buy?

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