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W894 MMR

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,026 mi
Last recorded189,026 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW894 MMR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 189,026 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 189,026 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 186,262 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 179,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 170,813 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 165,134 miles

small cut osr,nsr,nsf tyre inner and outer wall

Fail 10 Jun 2013 165,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

small cut osr,nsr,nsf tyre inner and outer wall

Pass 26 May 2012 156,252 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 156,252 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 154,482 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 150,580 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 145,860 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 145,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2008 141,791 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 141,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 138,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 123,530 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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W894 MMR is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W894 MMR, 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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W894 MMR is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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