MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlights misty (1.7.5a)
rear bulb warning light on dash board
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and side (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlights misty (1.7.5a)
rear bulb warning light on dash board
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
engine oil leaks
front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
offside front side repeater faded
trims fitted to outersills and underside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
damage to rear
front brake discs starting to wear thin
offside front door missing
rear exhaust heatshield loose
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MV51 EXJ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 MV51 EXJ, 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 MV51 EXJ registered?
MV51 EXJ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is MV51 EXJ safe to buy?
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