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W795 ULD

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,384 mi
Last recorded177,384 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW795 ULD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 177,384 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 170,577 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 170,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 164,274 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 157,707 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 157,707 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 149,439 miles

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

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 143,721 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 143,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 135,516 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 135,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 116,960 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 99,275 miles

BONNET RELEASE FAULTY

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP DETERIORATING

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT DETERIORATING

CHILD SEAT IN FRONT OF AIR BAG

Fail 14 Mar 2008 99,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

BONNET RELEASE FAULTY

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT DETERIORATING

CHILD SEAT IN FRONT OF AIR BAG

Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,494 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 81,416 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,123 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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W795 ULD is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W795 ULD, 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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W795 ULD is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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