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W819 ABT

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,089 mi
Last recorded125,089 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW819 ABT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 125,089 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 122,770 miles

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

both beam patterns require attention soon

chip in windscreen

footbrake travel requires adjustment soon

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

rear number plate slighty discoloured

Fail 1 Dec 2009 122,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

chip in windscreen

footbrake travel requires attention soon

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Nov 2008 113,007 miles

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

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

both head lamp aims on lower limit

Pass 15 Oct 2007 107,411 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,696 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate becoming unlegdable

Pass 6 Dec 2005 87,312 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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W819 ABT is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W819 ABT, 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 W819 ABT registered?

W819 ABT is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W819 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W819 ABT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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