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W768 PJB

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,718 mi
Last recorded193,718 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW768 PJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 193,718 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 193,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 191,947 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 189,596 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

plastic trims fitted on both sides of body outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Nov 2023 189,517 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

plastic trims fitted on both sides of body outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2022 188,080 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer and worn on edges

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bottom covers fitted underneath covering inner body sills on both sides not allowing full inspection

plastic trims fitted on both sides of outer body sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2021 186,588 miles

Nearside both front and rear tyres slight perished on outer sidewalls

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

plastic covers fitted on body outer sills not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted on some sections obscuring some components including some sections of both rear front to rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Sep 2021 186,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside both front and rear tyres slight perished on outer sidewalls

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

plastic covers fitted on body outer sills not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted on some sections obscuring some components including some sections of both rear front to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jul 2020 182,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 179,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 178,106 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 178,105 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 105,574 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 102,084 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 98,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 87,186 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,710 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,168 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,519 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 49,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,811 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,517 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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W768 PJB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W768 PJB, 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 W768 PJB registered?

W768 PJB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 2000.

Is W768 PJB safe to buy?

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