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LV51 LJO

2001 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,155 mi
Last recorded177,155 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 LJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2014 177,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light displayed

Pass 15 Sep 2014 177,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light displayed

Pass 6 Sep 2013 167,373 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 154,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

park brake has slight travel

Pass 2 Aug 2011 147,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 138,877 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 138,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 125,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 110,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 94,710 miles

Front discs poor condition

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2007 94,710 miles

Front discs poor condition

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 89,810 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 71,959 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 LJO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJO, 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 LV51 LJO registered?

LV51 LJO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is LV51 LJO safe to buy?

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