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C9 ORD

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

89,708 mi
Last recorded89,708 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 ORD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 89,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 89,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 87,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sills covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2023 87,119 miles

exhaust corroded

undertray/engine cover fitted

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 87,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,780 miles

FLOOR PARTIALLY COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH225/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SILLS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,456 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

FLOOR COVERED BOTH SIDES NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SILLS COVERED BOTH SIDES NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 25 Aug 2021 86,442 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

FLOOR COVERED BOTH SIDES NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SILLS COVERED BOTH SIDES NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 27 Aug 2020 85,981 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

FLOOR COVERED BOTH SIDES NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 85,981 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

FLOOR COVERED BOTH SIDES NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,794 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front floor covered both sides not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear BRAKE HAS RESTRICTED FREE MOVEMENT

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 84,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front floor covered both sides not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear BRAKE HAS RESTRICTED FREE MOVEMENT

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,340 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDERTRAY FITTED

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,985 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,243 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NOISE FROM UNDERTRAY ON STEERING CHECK

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise unable to inspect chassis brake pipes fully and rear brake pipes due to enclosure under components,ie under trays and rear subframe .

advise unable to inspect front brake pads fully due to enclosure of components.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,425 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,983 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front blades nearing end of life (ok for test)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,631 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,878 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 45,878 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,544 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 38,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,101 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 31,101 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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C9 ORD is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C9 ORD, 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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C9 ORD is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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