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X137 DGM

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,980 mi
Last recorded115,980 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX137 DGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 115,980 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 113,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,034 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,123 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013
Pass 20 Jul 2012 99,382 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,567 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 92,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 86,507 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,788 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,195 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 74,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,839 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 66,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 59,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,571 miles

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

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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X137 DGM is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X137 DGM, 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 X137 DGM registered?

X137 DGM is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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