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NX51 UOG

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,011 mi
Last recorded148,011 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 UOG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 148,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 148,005 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 140,303 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 140,126 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 132,380 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 126,087 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 126,087 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 114,770 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 114,770 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 103,884 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2019 101,280 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 101,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 97,765 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 95,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear outer edge cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,603 miles

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

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 7 Oct 2015 93,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded

washers inop

Fail 6 Oct 2015 93,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,928 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,134 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 89,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,484 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 88,484 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front washers poor

Pass 15 Oct 2010 87,686 miles

o/s/f drop link gaitor split

rear indicators white

washers poor

Pass 22 Oct 2009 86,429 miles

front washers poor

Pass 3 Nov 2008 84,884 miles

Spare tyre flat.

Washer jets could work better.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 83,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,330 miles

both front tyres worn heavily to 2mm and o/s bold on edge - just acceptable

Fail 24 Apr 2007 71,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,489 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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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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What year was NX51 UOG registered?

NX51 UOG is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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