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B2 DTE

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,144 mi
Last recorded81,144 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 DTE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 81,144 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 81,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 79,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 79,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 78,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,159 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 76,978 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 75,386 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 73,445 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 71,684 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 69,765 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 67,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,296 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,750 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 56,750 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 52,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 48,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,631 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,421 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,967 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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B2 DTE is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B2 DTE, 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

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What year was B2 DTE registered?

B2 DTE is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is B2 DTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 DTE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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