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K5 DPD

2000 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,771 mi
Last recorded119,771 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 DPD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 119,771 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 119,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper 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 hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2013 119,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 119,053 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 119,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 115,482 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 114,010 miles

unable to see pads poss low

Pass 4 Oct 2007 111,014 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres wrong direction

Fail 28 Sep 2007 111,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres wrong direction

Pass 29 Aug 2006 105,060 miles

advise offside rear tyre inside edge low

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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K5 DPD is a 2000 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K5 DPD, 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 K5 DPD registered?

K5 DPD is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is K5 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 DPD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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