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LS51 WXR

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,760 mi
Last recorded77,760 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 77,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FRONT PADS WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced JACKING POINT MISSING (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO MIN LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 77,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR RIDGED PIPE CORRODED BY INNER SILL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR RIDGED PIPE CORRODED BY INNER SILL ABOVE OTHER RIDGED PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired INNER SILL BY JACKING POINT CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired INNER SILL BY JACKING POINT CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FRONT PADS WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced JACKING POINT MISSING (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO MIN LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 75,447 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner door sill start to corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear floor to sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside and nearside rear floor to sills corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 65,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,279 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 56,324 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2017 49,788 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,566 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 49,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,856 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,856 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,007 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,429 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,499 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,651 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,772 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,963 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 29,959 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,320 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 18,002 miles

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 WXR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WXR, 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 WXR registered?

LS51 WXR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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