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W794 WBT

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,762 mi
Last recorded152,762 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW794 WBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 152,762 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 149,120 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 149,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 144,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 136,886 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 136,885 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 126,626 miles

all brake discs corroded..inners (esp osr heavily)

some wear in osf drop link

Fail 4 Dec 2010 126,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs corroded..inners (esp osr heavily)

n/s headlight (internal) insecure

some wear in osf drop link

Pass 8 Dec 2009 113,114 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 90,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 90,562 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 68,081 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 56,488 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 17,910 miles

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

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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W794 WBT is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W794 WBT, 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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What year was W794 WBT registered?

W794 WBT is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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