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LG51 XKS

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,719 mi
Last recorded74,719 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XKS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 74,719 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2024 74,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,614 miles

Offside steering rack tie rod has slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2022 72,613 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering rack tie rod has slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,681 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,926 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,803 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,749 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 49,332 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 46,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,991 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,773 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 24,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,232 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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LG51 XKS is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LG51 XKS, 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 LG51 XKS registered?

LG51 XKS is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is LG51 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 XKS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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