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W749 PBK

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,187 mi
Last recorded121,187 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 PBK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 121,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 108,881 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly rusty but cleaned off ok

Rear inner body sills rusty

Pass 3 May 2016 103,627 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

Rear sills corroding

Slight play inner rack

Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,079 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 100,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 97,140 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 97,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,723 miles

tyres balding on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,393 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,137 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

odd tyre tread patterns fitted to front of vehicle.

offside front tyre perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,499 miles

water in nearside headlight

Fail 12 Apr 2010 79,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

water in nearside headlight

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,302 miles

1 of 2 offside rear position lamps inoperative

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

Slight movement in Neraside rear suspension top

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,291 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,426 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 61,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr droplink worn,rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,427 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 55,427 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

osr outer anti roll bar droplink worn

osr tyre wearing thin

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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W749 PBK is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W749 PBK, 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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W749 PBK is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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