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X114 HMY

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,352 mi
Last recorded77,352 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX114 HMY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 77,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front wipers smearing

Fail 1 Apr 2021 77,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,711 miles

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

o/s handbrake performance low

Fail 3 Aug 2018 70,711 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 68,338 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 68,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,739 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,674 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 60,660 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,773 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 51,808 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 46,701 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,077 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 44,946 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,079 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,480 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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X114 HMY is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X114 HMY, 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 X114 HMY registered?

X114 HMY is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X114 HMY safe to buy?

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