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ND51 CCJ

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,772 mi
Last recorded97,772 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 CCJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,772 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 97,772 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,259 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 brake discs corroded on edges

both front tyres perished between tread and wearing on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2016 92,562 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint inner steering (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 brake discs corroded on edges

both front tyres perished between tread and wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2015 90,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2015 90,946 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,433 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 88,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,116 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 2 Oct 2013 85,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,888 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 81,867 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,094 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 72,185 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2010 72,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 60,125 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,856 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,715 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 48,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 39,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 32,655 miles

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

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

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)

oil leak

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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ND51 CCJ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ND51 CCJ, 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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ND51 CCJ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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