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W82 WHJ

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,411 mi
Last recorded258,411 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW82 WHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 258,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Mar 2013 258,408 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 244,628 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 230,810 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 217,574 miles

advise strong intermitant fault on brake lights

front tyres badly worn on edges

fuel light illuminated

Pass 12 Mar 2009 208,422 miles

advise strong nearside handbrake performance low requires inspection/repair

rear number plate detiorated

Pass 15 Feb 2008 195,552 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 176,498 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 158,281 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 158,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

adv both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking in centre of tread

adv nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

adv slight play in both ends of steering rack

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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W82 WHJ is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green 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 W82 WHJ, 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 W82 WHJ registered?

W82 WHJ is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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