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W912 NAA

2000 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,323 mi
Last recorded175,323 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW912 NAA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 175,323 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 175,321 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 173,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

screen washers poor

Pass 14 May 2013 169,643 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear lower hub bushes worn

Fail 13 May 2013 169,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

both rear lower hub bushes worn

Pass 23 May 2012 163,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 155,449 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 149,115 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 149,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 140,844 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 May 2008 133,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 126,239 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 126,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 121,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 115,609 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 115,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W912 NAA is a 2000 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W912 NAA, 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

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What year was W912 NAA registered?

W912 NAA is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W912 NAA safe to buy?

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