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LL51 EPV

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,154 mi
Last recorded81,154 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 EPV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 81,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,948 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 75,447 miles

Coolant Leak

General Oil leak

PAS Fluid leak

Pass 6 Jan 2018 71,346 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 71,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,322 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,098 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Mar 2014 70,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car body damaged

near side rear tyre edge has deep cracks

off side front tyre wall worn

view to rear brake pads limited

Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,661 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,180 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 15 Nov 2010 65,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 23 Jul 2009 59,508 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 59,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,254 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,245 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 38,655 miles

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

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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LL51 EPV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LL51 EPV, 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 LL51 EPV registered?

LL51 EPV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is LL51 EPV safe to buy?

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