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LN51 YBO

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,979 mi
Last recorded145,979 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 YBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 145,979 miles

Central Rear High level brake light not working

Front Both sides headlight lens fading

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 145,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Both sides headlight lens fading

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 135,319 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2017 135,319 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,353 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 123,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 112,990 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 107,197 miles

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

airbag light on

engine under tray broken

oil leak from engine area

plastic sheild around fan broken making the coolant bottel loose

Fail 4 Jan 2012 107,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

airbag light on

engine under tray broken

oil leak from engine area

plastic sheild around fan broken making the coolant bottel loose

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 28 Jan 2010 97,106 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,503 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,759 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,041 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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LN51 YBO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LN51 YBO, 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 LN51 YBO registered?

LN51 YBO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LN51 YBO safe to buy?

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