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W98 NBU

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,673 mi
Last recorded136,673 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 NBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 136,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 136,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 132,248 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 132,213 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all indicators (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 127,679 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 124,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes run behind fuel tank

lower section of outer sills coverred

nearside headlamp starting to mist up on inside

Pass 21 Jul 2015 124,936 miles

brake pipes run behind fuel tank

lower section of outer sills coverred

nearside headlamp starting to mist up on inside

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,367 miles

Brake pipes pass behind fuel tank so condition cannot be completely assessed.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 121,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipes pass behind fuel tank so condition cannot be completely assessed.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,197 miles

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

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

slight misting nearside headlamp

Fail 31 Jul 2013 118,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight misting nearside headlamp

Pass 17 Jul 2012 112,729 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

under belly of outer sills coverred so condition cannot be assessed

Pass 15 Jul 2011 108,212 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 102,782 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 97,837 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 92,429 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 85,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,974 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 74,865 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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W98 NBU is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W98 NBU, 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 W98 NBU registered?

W98 NBU is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W98 NBU safe to buy?

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