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C7 GJR

2001 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,286 mi
Last recorded114,286 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GJR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 114,286 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 114,286 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 112,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 107,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 104,815 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 92,294 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,753 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL LINK DUST BOOT BURST, OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE REAR OUTER TOP ARM LINK DUST BOOTS BURST,

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,148 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 78,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,767 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,230 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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C7 GJR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C7 GJR, 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 C7 GJR registered?

C7 GJR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is C7 GJR safe to buy?

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