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LV51 GCZ

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,250 mi
Last recorded93,250 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 GCZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 93,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,835 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive bad leak from around engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes that run down beside fuel tank are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are badly perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear warning wire is broken

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,093 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 76,093 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,703 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 64,587 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe off jet (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault staying on (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 59,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,563 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 47,871 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,137 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,271 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,829 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,663 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 22,355 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 14,270 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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LV51 GCZ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LV51 GCZ, 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 LV51 GCZ?

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What year was LV51 GCZ registered?

LV51 GCZ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LV51 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 GCZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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