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BJ51 UVL

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,520 mi
Last recorded133,520 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 133,520 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perishing

Offside rear indicator is fading

Pass 2 Apr 2015 132,620 miles

high level stop lamp inop.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 132,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop lamp inop.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 131,520 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 130,043 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 128,514 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 128,504 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 127,090 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 127,090 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 125,488 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

oil around rear diff

Pass 9 Apr 2009 123,669 miles

both rear anti roll drop links have slight play

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 7 Apr 2009 123,634 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear anti roll drop links have slight play

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2008 121,487 miles

washers require attention soon

Pass 13 Apr 2007 119,652 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 119,597 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 114,116 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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BJ51 UVL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UVL, 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

How do I check the history of BJ51 UVL?

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What year was BJ51 UVL registered?

BJ51 UVL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is BJ51 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 UVL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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