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EY51 FGK

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,691 mi
Last recorded116,691 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 FGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2009 116,691 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front & rear pads not clearly visible

front lower bumper trim

Pass 21 Aug 2009 116,691 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front & rear pads not clearly visible

front lower bumper trim

Pass 21 Aug 2008 105,152 miles

both regestration plate slightly deteriorated but can still be read

Fail 20 Aug 2008 105,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both regestration plate slightly deteriorated but can still be read

Pass 17 Aug 2007 100,923 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 100,923 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 91,615 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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EY51 FGK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EY51 FGK, 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 EY51 FGK registered?

EY51 FGK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EY51 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 FGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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