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S9 CBM

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,596 mi
Last recorded145,596 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 CBM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2015 145,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 144,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 144,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 143,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 143,372 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 143,372 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heavy oil leak present and oil level on min.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 143,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 139,309 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 137,645 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 134,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 119,325 miles

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

Nearside rear worn on inner edge.

Offside rear worn on inner edge.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 119,325 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear worn on inner edge.

Offside rear worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 115,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 102,564 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 102,563 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 90,933 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 90,933 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 85,268 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 85,268 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

front brake pads are worn close to limit

nearside front stabalisor bar link rod is worn slightly

nearside rear brake disc is pitted slightly

nearside rear tyre is worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre is worn just on legal limit

offside rear tyre is worn close to legal limit

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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S9 CBM is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S9 CBM, 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 S9 CBM registered?

S9 CBM is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is S9 CBM safe to buy?

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