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W882 WBT

2000 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,433 mi
Last recorded194,433 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW882 WBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 194,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 177,132 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 171,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 171,991 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 161,077 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 161,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 149,831 miles

nearside front headlamp condensated but not affecting pattern

Pass 7 Feb 2008 141,850 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 141,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 134,833 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 134,833 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 122,500 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 122,413 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W882 WBT is a 2000 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W882 WBT, 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 W882 WBT registered?

W882 WBT is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W882 WBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W882 WBT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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