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EF51 SXY

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,407 mi
Last recorded107,407 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SXY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 107,407 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 105,237 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,299 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 99,316 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 94,494 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 94,493 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,037 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 86,886 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 82,628 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 826,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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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EF51 SXY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF51 SXY, 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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What year was EF51 SXY registered?

EF51 SXY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is EF51 SXY safe to buy?

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