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W943 MJH

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,695 mi
Last recorded138,695 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW943 MJH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 138,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 138,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 132,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 129,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play found at Wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 129,398 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play found at Wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 126,335 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 126,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 123,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear track suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 123,957 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear track suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 122,559 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,359 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 119,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 116,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 113,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,612 miles

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 107,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 107,188 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,700 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 93,001 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 90,753 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 87,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 84,290 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,467 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 79,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 74,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise wiper blades smear slightly

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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W943 MJH is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W943 MJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W943 MJH registered?

W943 MJH is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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