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LJI 1160

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,985 mi
Last recorded138,985 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJI 1160
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 138,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 14 Sep 2015 138,927 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES UNDER CENTRE OF VEHICLE (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 18 Sep 2014 129,872 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 129,838 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,228 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,730 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,803 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 68,709 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,395 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,120 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 21,409 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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LJI 1160 is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJI 1160, 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 LJI 1160 registered?

LJI 1160 is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is LJI 1160 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJI 1160 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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