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W788 DUA

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

146,318 mi
Last recorded146,318 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 DUA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 146,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 145,895 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 144,176 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 142,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 140,954 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,362 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 138,408 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,350 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 136,028 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 134,065 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 131,293 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 128,490 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 125,627 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 125,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 123,325 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 120,517 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 117,800 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 114,508 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 111,377 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 102,792 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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W788 DUA is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W788 DUA, 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 W788 DUA registered?

W788 DUA is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W788 DUA safe to buy?

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