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W742 NLD

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,842 mi
Last recorded142,842 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 NLD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 142,842 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 136,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 129,368 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 129,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 112,725 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 107,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 101,779 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 101,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f brake reading lower than o/s.

small chips to front windscreen.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,600 miles

front brake imbalance

n/s handbrake effort low,

Pass 11 Jul 2007 92,764 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 92,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 89,624 miles

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

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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W742 NLD is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W742 NLD, 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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W742 NLD is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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