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AJ51 ONV

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,188 mi
Last recorded203,188 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ONV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 203,188 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2014 184,955 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 184,955 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 170,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 151,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 150,920 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 134,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2011 134,721 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2010 128,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the offside mirror is cracked but you can still see out of it

Fail 21 Jun 2010 128,177 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the offside mirror is cracked but you can still see out of it

Pass 23 Jun 2009 121,300 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 121,300 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted

various brakepipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 114,647 miles

ADVISE:- o/s/f tyre cracked in tread, and both rear antiroll bar link rods slight play.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 109,459 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 103,568 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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AJ51 ONV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ51 ONV, 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 AJ51 ONV registered?

AJ51 ONV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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