MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,381 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing close 1,6 mm
front exhaust bracket snapped
n/s/r lower suspension bushes
o/s image dim
stone chip
Oil leak
both rear tyres worn
nsf tyre worn
osf tyre sidewall cut
rear brake flexis cracking
steering lock not working
various chips in windscreen
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres worn
nsf tyre worn
osf tyre sidewall cut
rear brake flexis cracking
steering lock not working
various chips in windscreen
chips in windscreen
rear diff noisy when rear wheels rotated
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X256 DBY is a 2000 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 X256 DBY, 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 X256 DBY registered?
X256 DBY is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2000.
Is X256 DBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for X256 DBY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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