MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W995 RBL is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 W995 RBL, 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 W995 RBL registered?
W995 RBL is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2000.
Is W995 RBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for W995 RBL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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