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X237 AJF

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,571 mi
Last recorded145,571 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX237 AJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 145,571 miles

see advisory test number 346679751284

Fail 16 Sep 2011 145,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

airbag light is on.

front number plate cracked.

near side front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers split.

near side rear and both front tyres inner side walls are cracking.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 140,304 miles

airbag light on.

corrosion on main brake pipes borderline in places.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 134,009 miles

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

airbag light on.

headlampaims borderline.

slight movement in offside rear lower suspension arm borderline.

Fail 19 Sep 2009 133,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise air bag lite illuminated

Advise headlite aim borderline low

Advise movement in nearside front ball joint

Advise movement in offside rear lower arm bush

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 128,020 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 120,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 112,685 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 112,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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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X237 AJF is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X237 AJF, 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 X237 AJF registered?

X237 AJF is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X237 AJF safe to buy?

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