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W883 TGU

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,602 mi
Last recorded131,602 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 TGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 131,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 121,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 120,997 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 117,871 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 117,863 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 115,063 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 115,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 107,905 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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W883 TGU is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W883 TGU, 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

How do I check the history of W883 TGU?

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What year was W883 TGU registered?

W883 TGU is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W883 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W883 TGU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W883 TGU have outstanding finance?

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