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X284 XPM

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX284 XPM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 103,408 miles

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

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

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 94,753 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 94,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,397 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,779 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 71,582 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 64,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 56,902 miles

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

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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X284 XPM is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X284 XPM, 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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X284 XPM is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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