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X331 FFJ

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

145,805 mi
Last recorded145,805 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 FFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 145,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 145,748 miles

Body component insecure rear exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 141,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 141,282 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 139,556 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 139,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 133,513 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 133,513 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Needs polishing (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 123,120 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 123,119 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 114,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear front subframe mount bush cracked but no excessive movment

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 107,009 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear front subframe mount bush cracked but no excessive movment

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 98,836 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres on 2.6mm.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 98,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres on 2.6mm.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 87,722 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 87,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,548 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Nov 2012 79,529 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,140 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 73,126 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,402 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,615 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,800 miles

rear o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,470 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,147 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 45,147 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2005 39,626 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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X331 FFJ is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X331 FFJ, 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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X331 FFJ is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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