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GU51 LVC

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,278 mi
Last recorded127,278 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 LVC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 127,278 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlight image poor

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

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

Rear number plate cracked

hand brake cables covered by exhaust heat shields

Fail 3 Sep 2018 127,278 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlight image poor

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

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

Rear number plate cracked

hand brake cables covered by exhaust heat shields

Pass 2 Sep 2017 123,977 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 116,332 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 113,554 miles

engine oil leaks

engine warning light on

Fail 12 Sep 2015 113,554 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

engine oil leaks

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Feb 2015 109,917 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 103,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 103,542 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,512 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,455 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 79,416 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 69,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,668 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 54,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,233 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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GU51 LVC is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU51 LVC, 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 GU51 LVC registered?

GU51 LVC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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