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X361 CGU

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,269 mi
Last recorded59,269 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 CGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 59,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 58,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 58,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 57,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 56,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 52,711 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight play (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,524 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slight perrished

water in headlights

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,538 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,445 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,755 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,232 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,611 miles

unable to see condition of brake pads

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 May 2007 38,574 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 37,234 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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X361 CGU is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X361 CGU, 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

How do I check the history of X361 CGU?

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What year was X361 CGU registered?

X361 CGU is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X361 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X361 CGU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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