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X186 OFC

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

105,772 mi
Last recorded105,772 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 OFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 105,772 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 105,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 103,774 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 103,734 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,632 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 96,414 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 94,041 miles

Both front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,249 miles

Central windscreen damage

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,060 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread depth,edges worn and cracking in tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre also cracking in tread and outer edge worn ()

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread depth,outer edge worn and cracking in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,753 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,724 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,115 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,832 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,012 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 68,004 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 65,842 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,073 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,447 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 49,239 miles

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

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

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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X186 OFC is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X186 OFC, 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 X186 OFC?

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What year was X186 OFC registered?

X186 OFC is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X186 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X186 OFC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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