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M100 DRH

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,162 mi
Last recorded91,162 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 DRH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,162 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 91,113 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 8 Jul 2008 85,506 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 85,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 79,074 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 70,621 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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M100 DRH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M100 DRH, 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 M100 DRH registered?

M100 DRH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is M100 DRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 DRH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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