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MJ51 LVD

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,617 mi
Last recorded148,617 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 LVD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 148,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 141,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 138,491 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 138,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 131,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 121,487 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2008 97,015 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 97,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 89,232 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 86,887 miles

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

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

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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MJ51 LVD is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ51 LVD, 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 MJ51 LVD registered?

MJ51 LVD is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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