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LG51 ZZM

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,803 mi
Last recorded142,803 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 ZZM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2024 142,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Under Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and Close to Cords Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 136,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 136,000 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working washer pipes broken (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 124,752 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Air suspension bag perished

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jul 2020 122,975 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 121,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 114,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 zr17 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 114,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 109,833 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 109,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,949 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 106,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,863 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,701 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 82,692 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 82,692 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,332 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 79,332 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,662 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 69,261 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 61,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,226 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,187 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,921 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZZM is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG51 ZZM, 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 LG51 ZZM registered?

LG51 ZZM is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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