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EX51 UDU

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,716 mi
Last recorded115,716 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 UDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 115,716 miles

Front and rear registration plates delaminating.

Nearside front sidelamp and headlamp operation slightly dull.

Various oil and coolant leaks around engine.

Wiper blades smearing windscreen and juddering.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 111,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 111,728 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,521 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear. rear end offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Center to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Leakage engine bay area. pink stains

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

Oil leak

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,666 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Pipes defo by next year (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front wheel arch cover front broken

Underside damp with oil

Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,034 miles

N/S/R Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Seat Belt

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

Oil Leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,875 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,251 miles

osr tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear disc corroded in places

Fail 21 Oct 2013 72,251 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear disc corroded in places

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,815 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 62,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr tyres wearing on shoulder to 3.00mm both rear small crackes all round

rear discs slighty corroded & pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,443 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,796 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 48,720 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 43,959 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,147 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 37,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2005 27,514 miles

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

Offside 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)

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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EX51 UDU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX51 UDU, 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

How do I check the history of EX51 UDU?

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What year was EX51 UDU registered?

EX51 UDU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is EX51 UDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 UDU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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