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MA51 RGE

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,282 mi
Last recorded63,282 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 RGE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 63,282 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 63,282 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 59,448 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 59,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 55,144 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 55,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 52,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded going on to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 52,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe corroded going on to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded going on to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 46,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 42,802 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 42,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 42,471 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 42,093 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,138 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,249 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,143 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,121 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,731 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,143 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,440 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,611 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,540 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,648 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,570 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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MA51 RGE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA51 RGE, 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 MA51 RGE registered?

MA51 RGE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MA51 RGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 RGE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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