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BG51 VPC

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,715 mi
Last recorded150,715 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 150,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

suspect front brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Mar 2017 150,462 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

suspect front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2016 136,676 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,850 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2014 106,004 miles

chip in screen

Fail 3 Apr 2014 105,934 miles

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 23 Mar 2013 90,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front top anti-roll bar link rubbers split

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,300 miles

both front tyres wearing low and uneven on inner edges 225/55/zr16

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front and rear brake pads worn unable to check thickness

Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,911 miles

front brake pads 65% worn

rear brake pads 60% worn

Fail 6 Nov 2009 34,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

* offside front tyre very low on inner edge and perished

* offside rear tyre heavily perished and bald on inner edge *

front brake pads 65% worn

nearside front tyre perished

rear brake pads 60% worn

Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,389 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,177 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,088 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 12,443 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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BG51 VPC is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG51 VPC, 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 BG51 VPC registered?

BG51 VPC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is BG51 VPC safe to buy?

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