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FE51 HDF

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,485 mi
Last recorded116,485 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 HDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2010 116,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 106,846 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 101,523 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 101,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 96,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 93,001 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 91,554 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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FE51 HDF 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 85.7%.

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 FE51 HDF, 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 FE51 HDF registered?

FE51 HDF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is FE51 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 HDF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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