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W829 DKE

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,506 mi
Last recorded99,506 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW829 DKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear sill corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 99,506 miles

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear sill corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side front and off side front tyre valve stems slighly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,728 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyre valves deteriorated

off side front anti roll bar link gaitor split

off side front headlamp pattern deteriorated (headlamp full of condensation)

protective shields fitted under vehicle restricting view

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,256 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,833 miles

slight condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,832 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 59,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,854 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,860 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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W829 DKE is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W829 DKE, 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 W829 DKE registered?

W829 DKE is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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