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W932 PDF

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,815 mi
Last recorded117,815 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW932 PDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 117,815 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

windscreen washers weak

Pass 1 May 2013 108,044 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012
Fail 30 Apr 2012 97,695 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,076 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,582 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 72,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,405 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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W932 PDF is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W932 PDF, 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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W932 PDF is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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