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W791 VDM

2000 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,225 mi
Last recorded134,225 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW791 VDM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,225 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 134,207 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 123,105 miles

offside headlight lense faded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2016 110,635 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2015 101,034 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking between treads and wearing edges

near side rear tyre cracking between tread and has small cuts to tread area

off side rear tyre cracking between tread and wearing inner edge

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 100,780 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust deflector insecure (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking between treads and wearing edges

near side rear tyre cracking between tread and has small cuts to tread area

off side rear tyre cracking between tread and wearing inner edge

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 81,906 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,906 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,684 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads wearing low

o/s parking brake effort low

Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,872 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 58,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,792 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006

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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W791 VDM is a 2000 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W791 VDM, 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 W791 VDM registered?

W791 VDM is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W791 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W791 VDM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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