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X322 XPL

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,064 mi
Last recorded151,064 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX322 XPL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 151,064 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Sills corroded

Offside Front Headlight has poor beam pattern

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 151,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner /outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 14,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,470 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 121,370 miles

under vehicle covers

Fail 24 Feb 2018 121,349 miles

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

under vehicle covers

Pass 4 Mar 2017 114,846 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 109,832 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,075 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 100,487 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,234 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,028 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,012 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 68,815 miles

Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,720 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 57,719 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,647 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 53,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,295 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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X322 XPL is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X322 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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X322 XPL is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X322 XPL safe to buy?

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