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W935 SKL

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

179,539 mi
Last recorded179,539 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW935 SKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 179,539 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 177,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 177,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 173,512 miles

both front suspension arm bushs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2019 168,700 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear park brake only just meet requirement

Fail 3 Sep 2019 168,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear park brake only just meet requirement

pad ware ind on

Pass 20 Jul 2018 161,533 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f valve stem damage

Fail 17 Jul 2018 161,528 miles

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split , no longer prevent ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f valve stem damage

Pass 26 Aug 2017 156,651 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 156,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded

headlight images poor,o/s stop light light output poor

Pass 23 Aug 2016 152,891 miles

Corrosion to NSR and OSR inner sills - near jacking points

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2016 152,872 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear - 2 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Corrosion to NSR and OSR inner sills - near jacking points

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 148,178 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 142,372 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 131,082 miles

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

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

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 8 Jun 2012 118,491 miles

osr brakepipes rusty,surface rust

Fail 6 Jun 2012 118,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

osr brakepipes rusty,surface rust

osr tyre down to 2mm

Pass 13 Jun 2011 108,107 miles

distortion in osf inner wheelrim

distotion in nsf inner wheelrim

minor play in os trackrod end joint

osf tyre worn on inner edge,still legal

slight play in both front antirollbar link joints

slight play in osr rear antirollbar link joint

some play in osr upper front suspensionarm joint,not excessive at present

Pass 16 Jun 2010 96,636 miles

both rear indicators are slightly faded

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside rear drop link has slight play

rear differential is leaking

rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jun 2010 96,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs are heavily lipped and wearing thin

both rear indicators are slightly faded

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside rear drop link has slight play

rear differential is leaking

rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,836 miles

N/S/F tyre on the legal limit

O/S/R tyre on the legal limit

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 84,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,802 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 72,802 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 56,331 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2007 56,331 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,283 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 46,283 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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W935 SKL is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 W935 SKL, 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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W935 SKL is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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