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LR51 YGX

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,574 mi
Last recorded107,574 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,574 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 106,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 102,169 miles

Rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Fail 26 Oct 2017 102,169 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,035 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 95,905 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,853 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,900 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,302 miles

slight movement rear bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,702 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,488 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 52,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 44,463 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 44,462 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 35,046 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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LR51 YGX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX?

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What year was LR51 YGX registered?

LR51 YGX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is LR51 YGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 YGX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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