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GL51 TBV

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

136,607 mi
Last recorded136,607 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 TBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2025 136,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2024 129,491 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 129,481 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 125,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 123,657 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,746 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,683 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,791 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,674 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,817 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,837 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 420,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TBV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GL51 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

GL51 TBV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is GL51 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 TBV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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