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LX51 UNY

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,452 mi
Last recorded194,452 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 UNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 194,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front bump stops stating to parish

Fail 26 Sep 2016 194,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front bump stops stating to parish

Pass 24 Sep 2015 184,210 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front bump stops are damaged

engine oil leak

rear number plate starting to parish

Fail 21 Sep 2015 184,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush pin bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush pin bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

both front bump stops are damaged

engine oil leak

rear number plate starting to parish

Pass 22 Aug 2014 174,998 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 171,335 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 171,311 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 27 Jun 2012 157,641 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 157,641 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 145,985 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 130,412 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 130,412 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 117,343 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 109,560 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 93,776 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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LX51 UNY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX51 UNY, 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 LX51 UNY registered?

LX51 UNY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is LX51 UNY safe to buy?

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