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W874 PCL

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,161 mi
Last recorded152,161 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 PCL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 152,161 miles

Both front brake pipes rusted

Both rear brake discs rusted & nearside juddering slightly

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 152,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake pipes rusted

Both rear brake discs rusted & nearside juddering slightly

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 146,080 miles

Both front brake pipes rusted

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight judder from offside front & nearside rear brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2015 138,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear discs rusted on edges

Fail 9 Feb 2015 138,477 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear discs rusted on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 130,471 miles

both front brake pipes rusted

both rear brake discs rusted on edges

both rear coil springs rusted

offside front brake disc juddering slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2013 123,384 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,384 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 114,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 105,804 miles

both front brake pipes rusting

offside front tyre wearing

Fail 11 Feb 2011 105,804 miles

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

both front brake pipes rusting

both front brakes juddering slightly

offside front tyre wearing

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 3 Feb 2010 99,189 miles

front brake pipes rusting

offside front tyre wearing

Fail 2 Feb 2010 99,189 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front & rear brake discs rusted on edges

front brake pipes rusting

front to rear brake pipes very rusted

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 10 Feb 2009 91,967 miles

all brake discs rusted on edges

all brake pipes rusting slightly

offside front & both rear tyres wearing slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2009 91,967 miles

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

all brake discs rusted on edges

all brake pipes rusting slightly

offside front & both rear tyres wearing slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2008 85,655 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 85,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 77,449 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 77,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 63,347 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 63,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre defective

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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W874 PCL is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W874 PCL, 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 W874 PCL registered?

W874 PCL is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W874 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W874 PCL shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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