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X353 XFS

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,461 mi
Last recorded181,461 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 XFS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 181,461 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 181,454 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 166,060 miles

front disc slightly scored

Pass 10 Nov 2010 152,176 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 137,631 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 137,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 121,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 102,589 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 102,589 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 96,017 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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X353 XFS is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X353 XFS, 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 X353 XFS registered?

X353 XFS is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X353 XFS safe to buy?

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