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HN51 AUX

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,551 mi
Last recorded130,551 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 AUX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 130,551 miles

Both sides hand brake only just in limmit

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,364 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 117,364 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 111,063 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 111,063 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,652 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,290 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,858 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 87,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,830 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 79,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,645 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 49,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,814 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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HN51 AUX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN51 AUX, 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 HN51 AUX registered?

HN51 AUX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is HN51 AUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 AUX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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