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BF51 LDA

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,503 mi
Last recorded119,503 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LDA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 119,503 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 110,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes at fuel tank/inner splash guard. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,168 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,820 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 85,812 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,491 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 79,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,840 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,911 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 72,861 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,828 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,186 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,518 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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BF51 LDA 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 83.3%.

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 BF51 LDA, 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 BF51 LDA registered?

BF51 LDA is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 LDA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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