MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
eml on
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
eml on
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
eml on
n/s/r tyre side wall cracking
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn outer edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
condition of off side door mirror cover
off side rear tyre cracking on tyre wall
slight play in both drag links
condition of off side door mirror cover
off side rear tyre cracking on tyre wall
slight play in both drag links
rear brake pads low
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF51 OGS is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 AF51 OGS, 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 AF51 OGS registered?
AF51 OGS is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is AF51 OGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF51 OGS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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