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X116 SES

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,795 mi
Last recorded56,795 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 SES
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,795 miles

nearside rear neil in tyre

nearside rear tyre low tread

Fail 25 Sep 2008 56,795 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear neil in tyre

nearside rear tyre low tread

Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,721 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 47,721 miles

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

o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering rack

rear diff oil leak

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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X116 SES is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X116 SES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X116 SES?

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What year was X116 SES registered?

X116 SES is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X116 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for X116 SES shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X116 SES have outstanding finance?

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