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EY51 SXA

2001 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,468 mi
Last recorded165,468 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 SXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 May 2011 165,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 158,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 141,891 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 129,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 118,544 miles

slight movement in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 5 Oct 2006 108,047 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 SXA is a 2001 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EY51 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

EY51 SXA is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is EY51 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 SXA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY51 SXA have outstanding finance?

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