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GJ51 XDF

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,895 mi
Last recorded188,895 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 188,895 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 182,563 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 182,516 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (lens) (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 174,433 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 168,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 165,676 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 165,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 161,016 miles

slight play in osr antiroll bar linkage ..nsr and both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded..engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 152,614 miles

nsr and centre/rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode..slight play in osr antiroll bar link..oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 143,111 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 131,805 miles

Oil leak

osf tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2009 131,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 122,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 112,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 102,323 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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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.

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