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HV51 CYU

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

194,865 mi
Last recorded194,865 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 CYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 194,865 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 192,083 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 192,073 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running inside edge off (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 186,328 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 181,184 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner track arm slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2013 174,087 miles

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 164,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 164,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 150,654 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 132,027 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 132,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 117,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 103,916 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 103,916 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,030 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 94,030 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 80,911 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 74,948 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 74,948 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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HV51 CYU 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 68.4%.

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 HV51 CYU, 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 HV51 CYU registered?

HV51 CYU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is HV51 CYU safe to buy?

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