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A19 SDH

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,958 mi
Last recorded81,958 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 SDH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 81,958 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 79,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 79,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,258 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake effort just meet limit

Fail 4 Oct 2021 68,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake effort just meet limit

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,775 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 65,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp defective (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp defective (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,484 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both headlamps deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,206 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

both front tyres have cracks in tread, but can not see cords

Fail 20 Mar 2017 55,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

both front tyres have cracks in tread, but can not see cords

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,280 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 52,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both - splitting on inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,755 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 48,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,924 miles

all 4 tyres badly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,000 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,039 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,418 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,158 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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A19 SDH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A19 SDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 SDH registered?

A19 SDH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is A19 SDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 SDH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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