MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,279 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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.
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
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
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
rear number plate deteriorated slightly
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn slightly
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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