MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Incorrect (non-rigid) windscreen washer hoses fitted. Leaking during use
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Incorrect (non-rigid) windscreen washer hoses fitted. Leaking during use
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FRONT TO REAR FEED CORRODED BEHIND PLASTIC COVER UNABLE TO ACCESS CORRECTLY
Oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FRONT TO REAR FEED CORRODED BEHIND PLASTIC COVER UNABLE TO ACCESS CORRECTLY
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear anti-roll bar drop links slight wear
nail in o/s/r tyre
o/s/f tyre worn to excess on edges
o/s/r anti roll bar drop link slight play
both rear tyres worn to legal limit
o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link slight play
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR51 KXS is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 LR51 KXS, 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 LR51 KXS registered?
LR51 KXS is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2001.
Is LR51 KXS safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR51 KXS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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