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BF51 TGE

2001 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,612 mi
Last recorded60,612 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TGE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,612 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,775 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 55,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,697 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,325 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 39,320 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,456 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,078 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,580 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear no plate det

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,421 miles

all 4 tyre badly perished

rear discs very poor

slight play in os tie rod

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,415 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,700 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,165 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,016 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 TGE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc 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 BF51 TGE, 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 BF51 TGE registered?

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

Is BF51 TGE safe to buy?

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