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X299 XPL

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,780 mi
Last recorded169,780 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 XPL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 169,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 166,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2014 166,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 156,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2013 156,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 146,610 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 135,289 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 135,285 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 129,317 miles

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

Front suspension bushes slight play.

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside steering rack slight play.

Windscreen is cracked nearside wiper blade has been shortened crack outside swept area.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 125,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 123,331 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 106,991 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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X299 XPL is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X299 XPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X299 XPL registered?

X299 XPL is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X299 XPL safe to buy?

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