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LM51 ONL

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 ONL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 125,426 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 125,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 119,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,482 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in offside front inner track arm

Fail 25 Apr 2015 115,482 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in offside front inner track arm

Pass 25 Apr 2014 111,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 101,207 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 101,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 92,623 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 92,554 miles

Advise slight bind on near side rear wheel (not showing on roller brake test)

Advise slight bind on off side rear wheel (not showing on roller brake test)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 92,554 miles

Advise slight bind on near side rear wheel (not showing on roller brake test)

Advise slight bind on off side rear wheel (not showing on roller brake test)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 86,454 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 86,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,803 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 72,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,958 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,867 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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LM51 ONL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LM51 ONL, 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 LM51 ONL registered?

LM51 ONL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is LM51 ONL safe to buy?

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