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BG51 GRK

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,064 mi
Last recorded167,064 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GRK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 167,064 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 167,013 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 154,136 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 154,030 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 147,666 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded

Offside Rear Tyre wearing heavily on inner tread

Pass 3 Jan 2017 140,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 135,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 117,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 107,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 99,830 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 99,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,223 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 93,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,080 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 66,846 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 66,845 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,777 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 38,760 miles

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?

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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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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