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153 WTW

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

157,532 mi
Last recorded157,532 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration153 WTW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 157,532 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 157,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 156,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 154,446 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 153,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,684 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 145,228 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 135,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,276 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 128,276 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 119,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 111,305 miles

eml on dash

Pass 20 Jul 2012 106,197 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,546 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,176 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,844 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,808 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 51,088 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing inside edges

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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153 WTW is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 98,478 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 153 WTW, 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 25 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 153 WTW registered?

153 WTW is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is 153 WTW safe to buy?

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