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S20 AVT

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,106 mi
Last recorded99,106 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 AVT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 99,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 98,137 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion nearside lower front wing edge.

Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,858 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 95,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 93,280 miles

sills corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 85,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 85,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 79,670 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,989 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 67,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on dashboard

Fail 12 Sep 2012 60,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on dashboard

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,075 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 57,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,105 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,812 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 36,552 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 32,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 32,631 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 29,438 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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S20 AVT is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S20 AVT, 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 S20 AVT registered?

S20 AVT is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is S20 AVT safe to buy?

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