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MV51 VBD

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,260 mi
Last recorded123,260 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 VBD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 123,260 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 123,260 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 2 Jan 2009 107,307 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 107,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 91,674 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 76,472 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 76,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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MV51 VBD is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV51 VBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV51 VBD registered?

MV51 VBD is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MV51 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 VBD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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