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LR51 KXS

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,146 mi
Last recorded180,146 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 180,146 miles

Incorrect (non-rigid) windscreen washer hoses fitted. Leaking during use

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 180,117 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 159,735 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 159,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 143,542 miles

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

FRONT TO REAR FEED CORRODED BEHIND PLASTIC COVER UNABLE TO ACCESS CORRECTLY

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2010 143,540 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 138,061 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 138,061 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 129,986 miles

both rear anti-roll bar drop links slight wear

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2007 118,799 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to excess on edges

o/s/r anti roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2006 104,420 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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