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GL51 OUF

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

177,830 mi
Last recorded177,830 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 OUF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 177,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 177,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 170,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 162,263 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 156,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight movement front lower arm bushes , front bushes

Fail 28 Nov 2022 155,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 149,039 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 144,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 134,751 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 134,726 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front upper anti roll bar link dust covers have become detached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 122,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 109,199 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,803 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 98,411 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 98,411 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,022 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,216 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,307 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 73,033 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,541 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,419 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,696 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre distorted in tread area

Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,860 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 39,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 29,989 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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GL51 OUF is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GL51 OUF, 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 GL51 OUF registered?

GL51 OUF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is GL51 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 OUF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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