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X266 YPR

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,381 mi
Last recorded130,381 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 YPR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 130,381 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 130,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 123,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 123,955 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 117,808 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 115,395 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 112,266 miles

chips in w/screen

Fail 16 Dec 2010 112,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

chips in w/screen

Pass 19 Dec 2009 109,199 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 106,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 105,765 miles

chips in front screen

front pads getting low

off side rear tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Dec 2008 105,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chips in front screen

front pads getting low

off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2007 102,413 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 93,829 miles

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

removed object from front screen zone B

Pass 28 Sep 2005 81,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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X266 YPR is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X266 YPR, 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 X266 YPR registered?

X266 YPR is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X266 YPR safe to buy?

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