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AV51 UAP

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,340 mi
Last recorded115,340 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2019 115,340 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 101,163 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,368 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 92,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 R16 99W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 R16 99W (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm has a cut, NOT in excess of the requirements AND NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil level below minimum

oil on differential

some covers & trays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2016 85,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment Buckle missing (5.4.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,841 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,841 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,430 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 77,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,905 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,979 miles

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

o/s/r disc rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2010 66,617 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,617 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2009 63,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,216 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 47,436 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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AV51 UAP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV51 UAP, 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 AV51 UAP registered?

AV51 UAP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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