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X37 TOC

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,778 mi
Last recorded139,778 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX37 TOC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 139,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2019 137,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wing has corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 137,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wing has corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 134,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 134,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 131,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 128,912 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 127,006 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 124,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 121,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 117,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 117,879 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 112,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 112,559 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 106,549 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 101,710 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 101,710 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 97,317 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 93,207 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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X37 TOC is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X37 TOC, 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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X37 TOC is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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