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W826 AFC

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,902 mi
Last recorded182,902 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 AFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 182,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 179,555 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2018 179,550 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 175,003 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2016 169,242 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 169,233 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn (close to legal limit)

front tyres treads small splits

Pass 1 Apr 2015 165,263 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 160,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 157,130 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 152,389 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 152,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front offside tyre edge worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 144,702 miles

f/n/s tyre edge worn

r/n/s tyre worn close to legal limit

r/o/s tyre worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 140,704 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

front and rear pads 30% left

n/s/r hand brake reading low needs looking at

outer sills have plastic cov ers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 19 Mar 2009 134,354 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 130,123 miles

slight play rear susp anti-roll bar links

Pass 2 Apr 2007 124,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 119,083 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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W826 AFC is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W826 AFC, 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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W826 AFC is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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