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X394 HCY

2000 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

191,403 mi
Last recorded191,403 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX394 HCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2016 191,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across rear suspension. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. internal parts of lamp insecure. (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. internal parts of lamp insecure. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage on rear bumper.

nearside handbrake performance a little low.

offside front seat belt slow retracting

tread depth getting low on both rear tyres.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 179,467 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 165,986 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 150,154 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 136,405 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 123,555 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 109,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 86,540 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,660 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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X394 HCY is a 2000 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X394 HCY, 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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What year was X394 HCY registered?

X394 HCY is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X394 HCY safe to buy?

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