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KL51 LFZ

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,103 mi
Last recorded152,103 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 LFZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 152,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 146,241 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 146,241 miles

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

Oil leak

head lamps lenses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

rear exhaust hewat sheild loose

Pass 25 Sep 2013 141,778 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box heat sheild loose

Pass 21 Sep 2012 135,584 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 135,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

power steering belt badly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 128,961 miles

engine oil level low

rear brake pipes getting rusty clean & grease

Fail 27 Sep 2011 128,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine oil level low

rear brake pipes getting rusty clean & grease

Pass 27 Sep 2010 120,677 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pads worn

Fail 27 Sep 2010 120,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 111,274 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 99,346 miles

Check handbrake shoes,engine oil leak & nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 87,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,274 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 21 Sep 2005 63,616 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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KL51 LFZ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KL51 LFZ, 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 KL51 LFZ registered?

KL51 LFZ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is KL51 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 LFZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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