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BT51 NHX

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,517 mi
Last recorded82,517 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 NHX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 82,517 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 82,506 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 70,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,401 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,831 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,235 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,225 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,920 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,133 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 35,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,437 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,178 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 20,739 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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BT51 NHX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT51 NHX, 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 BT51 NHX?

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What year was BT51 NHX registered?

BT51 NHX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is BT51 NHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 NHX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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