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W722 MRA

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,406 mi
Last recorded140,406 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW722 MRA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 140,406 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 140,378 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear flexy hoses slightly perished

rear top arms outer ball jiont gaitors split

Pass 3 Jun 2013 134,440 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop link upper dust covers split.

Both rear flexable brake hoses perished.

Both rear upper suspension arms outer ball joint dust covers split.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 125,902 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 121,533 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 121,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 109,584 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 109,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 105,810 miles

N/S Head lightbeam pattern of poor quality.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 100,981 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 94,793 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 94,611 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

One horn is in-op

Pass 7 Jun 2006 88,558 miles

windscreen damage zone A

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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W722 MRA is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W722 MRA, 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 W722 MRA registered?

W722 MRA is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W722 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W722 MRA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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