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BT51 ZVO

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,284 mi
Last recorded153,284 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZVO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 153,284 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 141,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil level low

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 138,670 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

oil low

Fail 21 Jan 2011 138,670 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

front discs worn

oil low

Pass 25 Jan 2010 126,754 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 115,435 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 101,969 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,376 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 86,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 73,377 miles

THE INSIDE OF THE N/S REAR DISC IS PITTED & CORRODED THIS IS AN ADVICE ONLY YOU CAN CLEAN THIS DISC WITH EASE .

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 ZVO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVO, 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 BT51 ZVO registered?

BT51 ZVO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is BT51 ZVO safe to buy?

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