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MT51 HZE

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,739 mi
Last recorded157,739 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 HZE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 157,739 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 157,701 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 152,103 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 144,823 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 140,106 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 128,704 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 128,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 116,441 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 116,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 108,221 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 108,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 101,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 92,465 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 65,767 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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MT51 HZE 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 73.3%.

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 MT51 HZE, 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 MT51 HZE registered?

MT51 HZE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is MT51 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 HZE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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