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EA51 LKC

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 LKC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 120,458 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 107,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Nov 2010 107,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,252 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

movement in osr drop link

Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,518 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 83,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 74,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,867 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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EA51 LKC is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA51 LKC, 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 EA51 LKC registered?

EA51 LKC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is EA51 LKC safe to buy?

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