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GY51 LRA

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,752 mi
Last recorded148,752 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 LRA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 148,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti role bar link has slight play

Rear Jacking points slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 148,752 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti role bar link has slight play

Rear Jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 142,021 miles

REAR JACK POINTS CORRODED HEADLAMP AIMS BLURRED

Fail 31 May 2018 141,867 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR JACK POINTS CORRODED HEADLAMP AIMS BLURRED

Pass 7 Jun 2017 133,348 miles

ns and os rear outer sills corroded engine ran warm on gas test

Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,548 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight play in offside front rack end

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2015 122,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight play in offside front rack end

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,400 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 91,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 91,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

poly v belt worn

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

edges worn on both front tyres

Fail 9 Nov 2011 87,985 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

edges worn on both front tyres

Fail 29 Oct 2010 81,681 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 81,681 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,160 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 74,160 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 68,402 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,286 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 61,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,880 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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GY51 LRA is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GY51 LRA, 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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GY51 LRA is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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