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X379 DBL

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,292 mi
Last recorded85,292 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 DBL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,333 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface rust around steering and suspension components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes slightly oxidising

centre brake light not working or not connected

Fail 4 Jan 2013 80,323 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

brake pad sensor warning light on. n/s/f brake pad sensor split

Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,043 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,154 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 70,142 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,414 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 56,079 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 56,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 52,237 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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X379 DBL is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X379 DBL, 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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X379 DBL is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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