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X165 YAA

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,838 mi
Last recorded102,838 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 YAA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 102,838 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 92,369 miles

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

Slight play in Offside steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 10 Jan 2015 92,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in Offside steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,405 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 75,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,140 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 63,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,482 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,584 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,017 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,464 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,747 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,379 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 14,730 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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X165 YAA is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X165 YAA, 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 X165 YAA registered?

X165 YAA is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X165 YAA safe to buy?

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