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W919 MFS

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,048 mi
Last recorded95,048 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW919 MFS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 95,048 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2014 94,312 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 May 2014 94,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 87,545 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012
Fail 11 Feb 2012

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 84,801 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 77,316 miles

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

front no plate starting to deteriate

lower effort at n/s/r handbrake

n/s headlamp internals are loose

Fail 4 Feb 2010 77,286 miles

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

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

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

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

front no plate starting to deteriate

lower effort at n/s/r handbrake

n/s headlamp internals are loose

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,085 miles

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on , pads appear ok maybe further examination required

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 29 Jan 2009 69,081 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on , pads appear ok maybe further examination required

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,582 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r wheel has slight dent on inner rim

Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,446 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 48,056 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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W919 MFS is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W919 MFS, 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 W919 MFS registered?

W919 MFS is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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