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H16 DKP

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,152 mi
Last recorded119,152 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 DKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 119,152 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 119,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,816 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,250 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,421 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 70,038 miles

damage to nearside front outer sidewall

Fail 30 Nov 2018 70,071 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

damage to nearside front outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lower pin joint has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,970 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 49,970 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,591 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear lower rose bush has play

offside rear lower rose bush has play

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,572 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,335 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,864 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,569 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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H16 DKP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 H16 DKP, 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 H16 DKP registered?

H16 DKP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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