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BJZ 7935

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,432 mi
Last recorded103,432 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 7935
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 103,432 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 103,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 88,698 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 88,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,385 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 84,208 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

unable to check front and rear brake pad condition

Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,763 miles

O/S/R brake discs badly grooved

N/S/F corner of bumper insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 70,763 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

N/S/F corner of bumper insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/R brake discs badly grooved

Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to near side front bumper around fog lamp

horn tone alittle poor

small crack in front number plate

Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,884 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,752 miles

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

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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BJZ 7935 is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJZ 7935, 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 BJZ 7935 registered?

BJZ 7935 is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is BJZ 7935 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 7935 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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