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LR51 JVZ

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,674 mi
Last recorded67,674 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 JVZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,674 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,246 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,966 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 57,966 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,337 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,143 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside and outside

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,731 miles

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

all four tyres worn slightly on the edges

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,874 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,807 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,602 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 13,515 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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LR51 JVZ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LR51 JVZ, 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

How do I check the history of LR51 JVZ?

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What year was LR51 JVZ registered?

LR51 JVZ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is LR51 JVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 JVZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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