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W747 VAV

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,607 mi
Last recorded155,607 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW747 VAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2017 155,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes to rear flex hoses above fuel tank area chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested engine lumpy at idle,suspect misfire under acceleration and bet test failing on excessive lambda (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror decorations (8.3.1e)

Braking system leaking front to rear at union under drivers seat area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc look thin maybe to excess.offside back plate not fully secure (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear park brake slow to react and low effort.minimum requirement only just met

Offside headlamp condensated ,pattern poor.

Offside mirror cover missing,sharp edges maybe considered excessive.

Rear centre seat belt not checked,buckle missing

heat shield above rear silencer insecure/loose

Pass 21 Mar 2016 149,175 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 149,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 140,739 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 140,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 134,333 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

upper stop lamp inoprotive

Pass 29 Mar 2013 128,356 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 128,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 120,251 miles

n/s/f linkage rubber cover split

Fail 28 Mar 2012 120,245 miles

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

n/s/f linkage rubber cover split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 110,903 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,312 miles

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SUSRFACE CORRODED / ADVISE TO CLEAN / GREASE

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN OFFSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 88,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 85,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 83,035 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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W747 VAV is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W747 VAV, 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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W747 VAV is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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