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HW51 ABK

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,495 mi
Last recorded97,495 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 ABK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 97,495 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2019 95,365 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal split/perishing

Fail 21 Dec 2019 95,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal split/perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2018 89,831 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low 225/55/16

Fail 22 Dec 2018 89,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low 225/55/16

Pass 1 Dec 2017 78,465 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,742 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel performance close to limit (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slightly perished and nearing wear band indicators

slight wiper marks nearside of windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2016 69,742 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel performance close to limit (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slightly perished and nearing wear band indicators

slight wiper marks nearside of windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2015 63,866 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014
Fail 8 Dec 2014 59,816 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,546 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 55,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,334 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,934 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,157 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,231 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,337 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 25,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 18,457 miles

Some wear noted to outer edges on offside front tyre.

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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HW51 ABK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HW51 ABK, 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 HW51 ABK registered?

HW51 ABK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is HW51 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 ABK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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