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OE51 CVM

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,453 mi
Last recorded119,453 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 CVM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 119,453 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear suspension noisy

Fail 12 Sep 2013 119,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear suspension noisy

Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 107,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 102,226 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 95,852 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes corroded

front number plate faded slightly ,will need replacing in near future

rear diff wet

Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear anti roll bar link rubber boot split

Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,091 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,648 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 62,047 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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OE51 CVM is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OE51 CVM, 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 OE51 CVM registered?

OE51 CVM is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is OE51 CVM safe to buy?

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