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CX51 FPG

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,410 mi
Last recorded156,410 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 156,410 miles

Front 235 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

Rear 255 / 40 / 17 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 156,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Link bar (2.4.G.2)

Front 235 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear 255 / 40 / 17 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 143,325 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2013 131,337 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front screen cracked

nearside wing mirror glass badly cracked

play in offside rear wheel bearing

rear exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 13 Oct 2012 119,847 miles

n/s/rear brake pipe poor condtion / n/s/r wheel rim odd size

Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,652 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,103 miles

advise front inner b/pads getting low

advise n/s front tyre worn inner edge

advise n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s rear tyre perished low tread

Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,428 miles

ADVISE EVIDENCE OF STANDING

ADVISE TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Pass 17 Oct 2007 55,265 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

ADVISE O/S FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

ADVISE REAR TYRES SPLITTING BETWEEN TREAD WORN ON EDGES

Fail 17 Oct 2007 55,265 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

ADVISE O/S FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

ADVISE REAR TYRES SPLITTING BETWEEN TREAD WORN ON EDGES

Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,359 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 45,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

ADVISE N/S FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

Pass 20 Oct 2005 37,395 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 37,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise:offside front tyre worn unevenly on outer edges and has deep cuts in the tread pattern

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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CX51 FPG is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CX51 FPG, 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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CX51 FPG is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is CX51 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 FPG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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