MOT Status
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148,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s outer sill [front jacking point] (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
center brake light inoperative
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear outer edge cracking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brakes noisey
Nearside Front Lower sill corroded
washers inop
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inop (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower sill corroded
washers inop
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
o/s/r indicator shows white light
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front washers poor
o/s/f drop link gaitor split
rear indicators white
washers poor
front washers poor
Spare tyre flat.
Washer jets could work better.
both front tyres worn heavily to 2mm and o/s bold on edge - just acceptable
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres heavily worn to 2mm and o/s bold on edge and just acceptable
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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NX51 UOG is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 NX51 UOG, 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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NX51 UOG is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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