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GK51 ZDR

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,622 mi
Last recorded195,622 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ZDR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 195,622 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf,nsr and osr (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 195,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low no adjustment (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf,nsr and osr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 187,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 187,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 169,524 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 169,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 162,206 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 162,077 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 157,528 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 157,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 151,698 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 151,621 miles

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

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 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)

nearside rear tyre bald on edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 146,452 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 141,554 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 139,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 125,053 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 125,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 114,659 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake performance low

Pass 24 Aug 2006 114,659 miles

hand brake performance low

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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GK51 ZDR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GK51 ZDR, 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 GK51 ZDR registered?

GK51 ZDR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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