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DN51 XLJ

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,835 mi
Last recorded121,835 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 121,835 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on.

Oil leak from air con system

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 121,835 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 121,755 miles

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded, recommend replacement.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 121,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded, recommend replacement.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 120,442 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 120,432 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar 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) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 117,611 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 117,606 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 5 Nov 2010 112,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 104,110 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 104,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 82,719 miles

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

Slight oil leak from rear differential housing.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 60,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,076 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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DN51 XLJ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN51 XLJ, 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 DN51 XLJ registered?

DN51 XLJ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is DN51 XLJ safe to buy?

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