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X10 BCL

2000 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,601 mi
Last recorded139,601 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX10 BCL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 139,601 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

n/s/r upper suspension arm - slight play detected

o/s and n/s sill areas heavily corroded & weakened

o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes - slight play detected

Fail 22 Apr 2014 139,601 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

n/s/r upper suspension arm - slight play detected

o/s and n/s sill areas heavily corroded & weakened

o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes - slight play detected

Fail 15 Apr 2013 130,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust center section heatshield insecure

nearside front brake pad wiring fouling antiroll bar link

offside rear inner sidelight bulb not working

service indicator on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 130,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust center section heatshield insecure

nearside front brake pad wiring fouling antiroll bar link

offside rear inner sidelight bulb not working

service indicator on

Pass 16 Apr 2012 119,937 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 119,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2011 114,587 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 99,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 94,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 91,522 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 80,372 miles

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.

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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X10 BCL is a 2000 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X10 BCL, 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 X10 BCL registered?

X10 BCL is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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