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H7 NWC

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,324 mi
Last recorded163,324 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 NWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 163,324 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 162,007 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 158,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 154,227 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 150,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 146,375 miles

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 141,717 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 137,336 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner sills slightly corroded

offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 133,238 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 128,559 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 128,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 124,860 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 120,534 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 120,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 116,806 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 113,466 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 109,489 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 101,764 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 101,764 miles

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

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

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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H7 NWC is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H7 NWC, 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 H7 NWC registered?

H7 NWC is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is H7 NWC safe to buy?

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