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LD51 SRO

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,947 mi
Last recorded95,947 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 SRO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,947 miles

high level stop lamp not working

oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

centre exhaust vibration damper missing

Fail 19 Jul 2018 95,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

centre exhaust vibration damper missing

high level stop lamp not working

offside front tyre tread damaged

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,518 miles

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

both rear indictors discoloured

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2017 91,414 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

both rear indictors discoloured

interior mirror insecure

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

fluid seepage at PAS fluid reservoir

nearside parking brake lagging

offside rear light lens cracked

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met (19%)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 81,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,430 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pads all round 50-60% worn

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 75,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pads all round 50-60% worn

offside side repeater lens damaged.

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,603 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 69,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside roll bar link rubber boot starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,975 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,360 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,544 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 50,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,492 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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LD51 SRO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LD51 SRO, 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.

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What year was LD51 SRO registered?

LD51 SRO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is LD51 SRO safe to buy?

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