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LT51 NDX

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,283 mi
Last recorded147,283 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 NDX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 147,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 139,655 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 139,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 127,685 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 122,191 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,224 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 107,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 104,981 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 97,421 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 97,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 91,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

two child seats fitted to rear

Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/r light lens cracked

two child seats fitted to rear

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,425 miles

Child seats fitted nearside and offside rear not akkowing full inspection of adult belts

Front brake discs worn

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)

Offside rear light unit cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2012 63,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seats fitted nearside and offside rear not akkowing full inspection of adult belts

Front brake discs worn

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)

Offside rear light unit cracked

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 Jun 2011 57,717 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,702 miles

Nearside front door mirror casing damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,265 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 42,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,251 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 35,251 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,983 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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LT51 NDX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT51 NDX, 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 LT51 NDX registered?

LT51 NDX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is LT51 NDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 NDX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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