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X112 XFS

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

178,445 mi
Last recorded178,445 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX112 XFS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 178,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 175,060 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak onto exhaust ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 175,058 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak onto exhaust ()

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 171,680 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 171,674 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 169,263 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight are water ingressed

front beam image is faint

front number plate is cracked

offside front tyre is cracking and perishing

offside rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2015 169,240 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight are water ingressed

front beam image is faint

front number plate is cracked

offside front tyre is cracking and perishing

offside rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2014 167,499 miles

o/s side repeater slightly discoloured

Fail 25 Feb 2014 167,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s side repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Mar 2013 165,882 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 165,873 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 163,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 161,072 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 161,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 154,976 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 154,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 146,621 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 146,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 131,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 131,678 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 115,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 98,571 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 98,571 miles

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

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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X112 XFS is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X112 XFS, 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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X112 XFS is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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