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GV51 DTX

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 DTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 97,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm / inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm / inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersilled in places

Fail 25 Jan 2019 97,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm / inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm / inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersilled in places

Fail 21 Jan 2019 97,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main steel brake pipe to the rear of the vehicle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp broken inside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp broken inside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing light now white (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box heat sheild insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 91,806 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front lower arm front slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2015 90,067 miles

Both front control arm bushes slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,830 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 88,830 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tracking to be done

Fail 2 Nov 2013 86,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 86,357 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 82,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,532 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 79,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 79,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,782 miles

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)

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,504 miles

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)

Wear on outer edge noted on nearside front tyre.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,586 miles

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

Front no plate starting to fade.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 60,586 miles

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

Front no plate starting to fade.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,811 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 34,216 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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GV51 DTX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV51 DTX, 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 GV51 DTX registered?

GV51 DTX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is GV51 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 DTX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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