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W825 NLC

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,551 mi
Last recorded137,551 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW825 NLC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 137,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 183,729 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 183,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 177,315 miles

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

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

winter tyres on rear

Fail 7 Mar 2013 177,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

winter tyres on rear

Pass 17 Mar 2012 170,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 163,383 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 151,287 miles

advised cannot se clear rear brake pads for wear

advised offside front has plastic shield covering metal brake pipes cannot se for inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2010 151,201 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advised cannot se clear rear brake pads for wear

advised offside front has plastic shield covering metal brake pipes cannot se for inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2009 141,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

tracking wear

Pass 16 Mar 2009 141,055 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

tracking wear

Pass 6 Mar 2008 129,189 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 118,141 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 117,828 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 111,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

difficulty latching bonnet

difficulty opening bonnet

Pass 28 Feb 2006 111,562 miles

difficulty latching bonnet

difficulty opening bonnet

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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W825 NLC is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W825 NLC, 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 W825 NLC registered?

W825 NLC is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W825 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W825 NLC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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