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HV51 XJY

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,542 mi
Last recorded123,542 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 123,542 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 114,560 miles

n/s wing mirror temp repair

Pass 14 Dec 2009 107,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2008 98,095 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 98,091 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre has nail

Pass 25 Sep 2007 88,765 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 79,592 miles

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

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 XJY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HV51 XJY, 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

How do I check the history of HV51 XJY?

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What year was HV51 XJY registered?

HV51 XJY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is HV51 XJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 XJY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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