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L99 ESK

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,469 mi
Last recorded131,469 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 ESK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 131,469 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 130,632 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 127,844 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from power steering pot/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 127,842 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from power steering pot/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 126,705 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 121,285 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 117,530 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 117,527 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 113,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower back bush marked with yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower back bush marked with yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 106,340 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 106,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 104,285 miles

Nearside Rear Upper control arm bush has play

Offside Rear Upper control arm bush has play

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 104,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper control arm bush has play

Offside Rear Upper control arm bush has play

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 100,666 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2015 100,666 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 96,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 93,383 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 87,416 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 74,204 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,181 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2007 35,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,616 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 29,718 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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L99 ESK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L99 ESK, 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 L99 ESK registered?

L99 ESK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is L99 ESK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L99 ESK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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