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W823 LDY

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,886 mi
Last recorded132,886 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 LDY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 132,886 miles

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

Brake pipes corroded (offside at fuel tank)

Front and rear brake discs deteriorated

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside sill corroded at rear jacking point

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear sill corroded at jacking point

Rear differential leaking

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 132,886 miles

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

offside front brake pipe corroded

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

Brake pipes corroded (offside at fuel tank)

Front and rear brake discs deteriorated

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside sill corroded at rear jacking point

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear sill corroded at jacking point

Rear differential leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 129,503 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear differential leaking slightly

Slight gearbox oil leak

Wipers poor

Fail 25 Aug 2015 129,502 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 front brake pipe corroded

Rear differential leaking slightly

Slight gearbox oil leak

Wipers poor

Pass 16 Aug 2014 127,431 miles

both front - rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear differential leaking slightly

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 16 Aug 2014 127,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both front - rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear differential leaking slightly

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2013 122,337 miles

Heat sheld o/s/r loose

Play in n/s/f anti roll bar

Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,699 miles

Both front tyre worn on outside edge not deep tread

Metal brake pipes rusty

Wiper poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2012 115,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Both front tyre worn on outside edge not deep tread

Metal brake pipes rusty

Wiper poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,469 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 109,469 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,079 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,923 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 84,289 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,573 miles

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 10 Aug 2006 63,751 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edge and cloose to legal limit

Fail 2 Aug 2005 53,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 53,648 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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W823 LDY is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W823 LDY, 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 W823 LDY registered?

W823 LDY is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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