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LS51 RXR

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,014 mi
Last recorded40,014 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 RXR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,122 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,889 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 6 Oct 2010 31,159 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 29,964 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,584 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 28,969 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 22,697 miles

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

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

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 RXR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RXR, 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 LS51 RXR?

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What year was LS51 RXR registered?

LS51 RXR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is LS51 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 RXR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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