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BJ51 RXP

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,279 mi
Last recorded126,279 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 RXP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 126,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 126,276 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 123,401 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 123,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 120,020 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 120,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 111,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 111,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2016 111,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2015 104,267 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 104,267 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,970 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,977 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 92,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil level very low.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 85,306 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Oct 2011 82,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,249 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 79,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,121 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,499 miles

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2007 62,707 miles

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

front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2007 62,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,623 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 55,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BJ51 RXP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BJ51 RXP, 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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BJ51 RXP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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