MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (lens) (1.7.5a)
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on nsr and osr metal brake pipes
headlamp lenses poor
nsf tyre cut in tread
rear tyres soon
slight play in osr antiroll bar linkage
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
coolant leak top hose
nsr and both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
small cuts in osr tyre tread
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
coolant leak top hose
nsr and both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
small cuts in osr tyre tread
slight play in osr antiroll bar linkage ..nsr and both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded..engine oil leak
nsr and centre/rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode..slight play in osr antiroll bar link..oil leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
osf tyre low tread inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
osf tyre low tread inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ51 XDF is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 GJ51 XDF, 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.
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What year was GJ51 XDF registered?
GJ51 XDF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 2001.
Is GJ51 XDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ51 XDF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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