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LM51 ONW

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,231 mi
Last recorded176,231 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 ONW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 176,231 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit.

front brake discs slightly pitted.

nearside front and offside front wishbone bushes slightly worn.

Fail 26 May 2016 176,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres close to legal limit.

front brake discs slightly pitted.

nearside front and offside front wishbone bushes slightly worn.

Pass 22 May 2015 170,563 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 158,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 148,656 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 148,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 139,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 126,492 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 123,171 miles

nsr inner brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 119,163 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 115,113 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 110,085 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 110,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 ONW is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black 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 LM51 ONW, 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 LM51 ONW registered?

LM51 ONW is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is LM51 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 ONW 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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