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W902 DBW

2000 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

304,874 mi
Last recorded304,874 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW902 DBW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 304,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside end of outer sill corroded slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking /perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside outer sill both ends corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 304,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexies (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D'bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside end of outer sill corroded slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking /perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside outer sill both ends corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 286,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 286,730 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking centre pipe excessively corroded (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 273,357 miles

Condensation present in nearside headlamp, but not affecting the light output

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 273,357 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Condensation present in nearside headlamp, but not affecting the light output

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 258,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 238,776 miles

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

rear differential seal is weeping

Fail 17 Jul 2012 223,298 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear lower rear void bush rusty

rear exhaust clamp broken but not blowing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 223,298 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lower rear void bush rusty

rear exhaust clamp broken but not blowing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 204,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 183,151 miles

hand brake travel

headlamp lenses deterioated/ dirty

Pass 20 Jul 2009 166,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 147,854 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 127,251 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 107,061 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 85,888 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Aug 2005 85,882 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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W902 DBW is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W902 DBW, 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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W902 DBW is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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