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X335 AJF

2000 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,461 mi
Last recorded167,461 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX335 AJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 167,461 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

possability that offside rear coil spring is fractured at the top but it is impossible to see due to covers.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 160,487 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 160,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 148,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 136,174 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 125,253 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 125,144 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 107,102 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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X335 AJF is a 2000 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X335 AJF, 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 X335 AJF registered?

X335 AJF is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X335 AJF safe to buy?

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