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EU51 YRN

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,546 mi
Last recorded134,546 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 YRN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 134,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 131,033 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 130,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 127,237 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 14 May 2016 127,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 123,623 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 120,284 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 May 2013 115,787 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 115,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 108,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2011 97,779 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 92,615 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,772 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 84,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,630 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 71,074 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 71,074 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,868 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 58,122 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 58,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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EU51 YRN is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU51 YRN, 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 EU51 YRN registered?

EU51 YRN is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 YRN safe to buy?

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