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D5 VEX

2000 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,929 mi
Last recorded111,929 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 VEX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 111,929 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 111,883 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 111,399 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 98,724 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 96,369 miles

rear brake warning wire damaged

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 96,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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D5 VEX is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D5 VEX, 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

How do I check the history of D5 VEX?

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What year was D5 VEX registered?

D5 VEX is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is D5 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 VEX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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