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R60 WEB

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,196 mi
Last recorded88,196 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 WEB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 88,196 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2026 88,191 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank. both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 86,848 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 86,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges+nail in offside rear,leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2024 84,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 81,918 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 79,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes from reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,406 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 78,406 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,402 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,134 miles

nail in offside rear tyre+scrubbing off inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,240 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,712 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,613 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,237 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 39,237 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R60 WEB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R60 WEB, 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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R60 WEB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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