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LS51 ENH

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,127 mi
Last recorded144,127 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 ENH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 144,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 136,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 129,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 123,267 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 115,817 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Major oil leak on engine/gearbox

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

Nearside Rear 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 on rear diff

Fail 18 Jan 2012 115,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine managment light on

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Major oil leak on engine/gearbox

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

Nearside Rear 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 on rear diff

Pass 12 Jan 2011 106,989 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Jan 2010 97,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 87,808 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 76,316 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 62,939 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 49,266 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 49,266 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LS51 ENH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LS51 ENH, 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 LS51 ENH registered?

LS51 ENH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is LS51 ENH safe to buy?

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