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HY51 TZN

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,284 mi
Last recorded157,284 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 TZN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 157,284 miles

air bag light on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 157,284 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Oct 2011 150,604 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 138,642 miles

airbag lamp on

both rear tyres low

rear number plate water marked

Fail 3 Oct 2010 138,642 miles

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

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

airbag lamp on

both rear tyres low

rear number plate water marked

Pass 15 Oct 2009 122,087 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 111,888 miles

Slight water damage noted to rear number plate.

Wear noted to front brake discs.- lipped on inner face.

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 111,888 miles

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

Slight water damage noted to rear number plate.

Wear noted to front brake discs.- lipped on inner face.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 95,092 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped - b/pads good

o/s/r brake pad wear indicator wire broken

slight water damage to rear number plate

Fail 11 Oct 2007 95,092 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped - b/pads good

o/s/r brake pad wear indicator wire broken

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,028 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 78,025 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

air bag light on

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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HY51 TZN is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HY51 TZN, 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 HY51 TZN registered?

HY51 TZN is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is HY51 TZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 TZN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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