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W934 YRH

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,978 mi
Last recorded89,978 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW934 YRH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,978 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel tank ()

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

Parking brake only just met requirements.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2020 89,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not in socket and not able to be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake only just met requirements.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2020 89,102 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side lamps operated n/s front indicator comes on. (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear pad wear sensor hanging down

corrosion both rear ends of the sill(jacking points).

Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,404 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 83,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

brake pad light on

Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,097 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 75,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,701 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,367 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,081 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,090 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 58,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,564 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Feb 2011 53,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,906 miles

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

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

horn output poor

Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,764 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 34,004 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 34,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 30,108 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 30,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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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W934 YRH is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W934 YRH, 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 W934 YRH registered?

W934 YRH is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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