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LY51 GRZ

2001 BMW 520

Silver Lpg 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,000 mi
Last recorded214,000 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 GRZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 214,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 196,527 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 184,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake just made limit

Pass 27 Feb 2019 174,210 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 162,562 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Feb 2017 147,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre puncture temporarily repaired

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake wear warning indicator on

parking brake efficacy only just meet

Fail 11 Feb 2017 147,297 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure HID wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure HID wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre puncture temporarily repaired

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake wear warning indicator on

parking brake efficacy only just meet

Pass 21 Dec 2015 140,812 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake travel high

Pass 20 Aug 2014 121,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 110,894 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 105,821 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2011 102,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2010 96,644 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 96,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n.s.r. tyee braking up

Pass 17 Aug 2009 91,473 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 91,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 87,244 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 83,693 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 83,693 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 78,560 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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LY51 GRZ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LY51 GRZ, 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 LY51 GRZ registered?

LY51 GRZ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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