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X366 EBL

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

227,913 mi
Last recorded227,913 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX366 EBL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 227,913 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 227,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 217,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 203,692 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 203,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 190,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 170,761 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 157,951 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre worn inside edge + on wearbars

Pass 10 Dec 2009 149,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 132,124 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 116,939 miles

spare tyre deflated

Fail 12 Nov 2007 116,938 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

spare tyre deflated

Pass 18 Nov 2006 101,962 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 deflated

Pass 15 Nov 2005 85,728 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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X366 EBL is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X366 EBL, 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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X366 EBL is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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