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X294 MTS

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,744 mi
Last recorded127,744 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX294 MTS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2015 127,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm chalked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outter sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear pad retaining clip missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear drive shafts have play side to side

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

both rear arm lower pin bushes excessivly greased

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

child seat fitted to n/s/r

fuel pipes corroded underbody

n/s/r outer sill corroded

oil leak

rear arches corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 31 Dec 2014 121,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 112,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 112,711 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 106,798 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside headlight aim at minimum

offside rear tyre has been run flat

Fail 8 Nov 2012 106,798 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside headlight aim at minimum

offside rear tyre has been run flat

washers barely efficient

Pass 1 Dec 2011 102,018 miles

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

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

Nearside front door interior handle sticking

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2011 102,011 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front door interior handle sticking

Oil leak

Traction control warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 96,845 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 96,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 91,836 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 5 Nov 2008 84,316 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 84,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 78,837 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 76,896 miles

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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X294 MTS is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X294 MTS, 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 X294 MTS registered?

X294 MTS is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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