MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Body component insecure Exhaust shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both wipers starting to split
rear brake pipe corroded
Both headlamp lenses faded
Offside Rear Tyre wearing heavily on inner tread
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside front tyre is on 3mm of tread
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre is worn heavily on inner edge and offside rear is worn on inner edge
fuel cap seal perishing
nearside headlight aim on lower limit
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
oil leak
slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes
slight wear to offside rear tyre on inner edge
wipers smearing
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre worn to limits
perishing to both front suspension bump stops
stonechips front screen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pads worn
fuel cap sealing ring in poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear brake pads wear indicator wire insecure
offside rear brake pipe corroded
one front to rear brake pipe corroded
petrol cap sealing ring in poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on edge
front discs appear to be worn
rear brake pads appear to be low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on edge
front discs appear to be worn
rear brake pads appear to be low
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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BG51 GRK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BG51 GRK, 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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BG51 GRK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2001.
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