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X308 CTU

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,709 mi
Last recorded115,709 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 CTU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 115,709 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 11,567 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 115,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre soft

Pass 10 Aug 2009 107,412 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)

Pass 31 May 2008 94,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,416 miles

both front wheel tyre treads /and near side rear wheel tyre treads worn down to 4/mm

front screen wiper blade rubbers worn

parking brake effort just above legal limit

Pass 11 Oct 2006 84,603 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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X308 CTU is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X308 CTU, 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 X308 CTU registered?

X308 CTU is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X308 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X308 CTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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