MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,654 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front link rod slight freeplay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perished and also bald far inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald far inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside scored from metal to metal from pads need replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
undertrays fitted
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
undertrays fitted
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge
front tyres wearing on edges.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front tyres wearing on edges.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Auxiliary belt perishing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rubbing noise n/s/r wheel
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
full engine and under body covers fitted/steering colom under cover fitted/
full engine and under body covers fitted/steering colom under cover fitted/
rear no plate just meets min requirement. engine under cover fitted. o/s rear tyre at 1.8mm [legal limit 1.6]
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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OV51 VOB is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 OV51 VOB, 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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OV51 VOB is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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