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W913 NNA

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,441 mi
Last recorded119,441 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW913 NNA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 119,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 119,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 119,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield

Fail 18 Dec 2023 119,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield

Pass 10 Jan 2023 114,615 miles

Offside Front headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 5 Jan 2023 114,615 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 30 Dec 2021 106,962 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 106,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,242 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 101,242 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Jun 2018 94,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,226 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Jun 2017 90,207 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre low on outside edge

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Jun 2016 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most top suspension arm outer ball joint play and boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most top suspension arm outer ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre low on outside edge

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,012 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 78,012 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,663 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 67,060 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,060 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,276 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,928 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,271 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,217 miles

O/S/R indicator lens slight crack

Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,652 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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W913 NNA is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W913 NNA, 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 W913 NNA registered?

W913 NNA is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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