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E12 EJA

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,126 mi
Last recorded98,126 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 EJA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,126 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 98,116 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper track control arm (rear arm) (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,656 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,281 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear brake discs corroded and scored

oil leak from diff

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 10 Apr 2013 90,281 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear brake discs corroded and scored

oil leak from diff

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2012 90,169 miles

both front indicators slight white light

front and rear brake pads geeting low

off side link rod rubber poor condition

Fail 26 May 2012 90,169 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front indicators slight white light

front and rear brake pads geeting low

off side link rod rubber poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2011 88,547 miles

slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

slight play in both rear antiroll bar linkages

Fail 21 Jul 2011 88,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

slight play in both rear antiroll bar linkages

Fail 21 Jul 2010 84,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight play offside rack end

slight play offside rear anti roll bar linkage

Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,683 miles

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight play offside rack end

slight play offside rear anti roll bar linkage

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,046 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 81,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,523 miles

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

front o/s tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,559 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 65,529 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 65,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 60,576 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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E12 EJA is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E12 EJA, 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 E12 EJA registered?

E12 EJA is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is E12 EJA safe to buy?

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