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CK51 FXU

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,355 mi
Last recorded208,355 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 FXU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 208,355 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 208,355 miles

Offside Rear Upper 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 208,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 208,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 203,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 193,828 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 193,828 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 180,528 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 167,820 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 164,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 164,020 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 158,163 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 151,162 miles

Front brakes worn

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

n/s handbrake low effort

Pass 12 Nov 2009 151,162 miles

Front brakes worn

n/s handbrake low effort

Pass 18 Nov 2008 134,508 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 13 Nov 2007 116,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2006 97,699 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 84,293 miles

Both front tyres are badly perished in the tread and the n/s/f is worn on the outer edge †Washers are weak †Child seats o/s and n/s/r seat belts not tested †

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 84,293 miles

Both front tyres are badly perished in the tread and the n/s/f is worn on the outer edge †Washers are weak †Child seats o/s and n/s/r seat belts not tested †

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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CK51 FXU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CK51 FXU, 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 CK51 FXU registered?

CK51 FXU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is CK51 FXU safe to buy?

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