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W995 RLE

2000 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,556 mi
Last recorded138,556 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW995 RLE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,556 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel lines corroded at rear

Fail 13 Oct 2016 138,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully see pad (3.5.1g)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel lines corroded at rear

Pass 12 Oct 2015 135,081 miles

advise front brake pads appear low

advise fuel lines corroded

advise rear no plate deteriarating

Fail 9 Oct 2015 135,081 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front brake pads appear low

advise fuel lines corroded

advise rear no plate deteriarating

Pass 24 Sep 2014 129,279 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 129,279 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2013 121,045 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 121,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 114,625 miles

front bumper insecure

offside front headlamp only just has a pattern

Fail 25 Sep 2012 114,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front bumper insecure

offside front headlamp only just has a pattern

Pass 3 Oct 2011 110,183 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres 2mm

front bumper insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2011 110,145 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyres 2mm

front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2010 106,735 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 106,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 104,285 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 104,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 99,506 miles

ADVISE B/PIPE OVERHAUL ON NEXT SERVICE

ADVISE B/PIPES S/CORROSION

ADVISE HEADLAMPS CONDENSATED

ADVISE ONE AREA OF CORROSION TO O/S REAR B/DISC OUTER FACE

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO N/S REAR B/DISC INNER FACE

Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,269 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 96,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE HEADLAMPS WET INSIDE

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE AT 1.6mm

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO FRONT METAL B/PIPES

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO REAR B/DISCS INNER FACES

Pass 6 Jul 2006 89,189 miles

slight wear in rear anti roll bar links

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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W995 RLE is a 2000 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W995 RLE, 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 RLE registered?

W995 RLE is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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