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X184 SHK

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,357 mi
Last recorded213,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX184 SHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 213,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

front indicators becoming pale

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/r outer/inner sill starting to corrode

o/s handbrake efficiency lower than n/s (efficiency poor)

o/s/r outer/inner sill starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

rear tyres cracking in tread

side repeaters becoming pale

Pass 23 Jun 2025 208,674 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 203,711 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

side repeater indicator bulbs becoming pale

Pass 24 Jul 2023 196,471 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 192,600 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated

o/s hand brake efficiency slightly lower than n/s

Fail 22 Jul 2022 192,596 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated

o/s hand brake efficiency slightly lower than n/s

Pass 27 Jul 2021 188,746 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

coil springs corroded

n/s/r suspension arm balljoint boot deteriorated

o/s handbrake efficiency slightly lower than n/s

Fail 21 Jul 2021 188,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

n/s/r suspension arm balljoint boot deteriorated

o/s handbrake efficiency slightly lower than n/s

Pass 22 Jul 2020 183,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

n/s/r suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated

o/s handbrake efficiency slightlty lower than n/s

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 183,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

coil springs corroded

n/s/r suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated

o/s handbrake efficiency slightlty lower than n/s

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 180,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2018 173,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 167,301 miles

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

coil springs starting to corrode

corrosion starting in rear inner sills

indicators becoming pale

Fail 27 Jun 2017 167,296 miles

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

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

coil springs starting to corrode

corrosion starting in rear inner sills

handbrake efficiency low(o/s low)

indicators becoming pale

metal brake pads starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2016 163,948 miles

Slight play in both rear lower arm bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2015 156,516 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 149,292 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 149,288 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)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 146,422 miles

Inner auxiliary belt perished

Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover split

Rear tyres getting close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Pass 3 Jul 2012 140,592 miles

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 3 Jul 2012 140,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 1 Jul 2011 134,379 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 134,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 132,234 miles

slight wear in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 26 Jun 2009 128,429 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 121,614 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 115,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 111,406 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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X184 SHK is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X184 SHK, 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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X184 SHK is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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