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BM51 SKY

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,756 mi
Last recorded110,756 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM51 SKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 110,756 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,650 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fuel cap seal perishing

Large engine oil leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 105,624 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fuel cap seal perishing

Large engine oil leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 98,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 98,480 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 91,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 87,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 83,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 79,328 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 79,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear handbrake peformance getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,784 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,829 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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BM51 SKY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BM51 SKY, 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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What year was BM51 SKY registered?

BM51 SKY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BM51 SKY safe to buy?

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