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P29 CTS

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

136,267 mi
Last recorded136,267 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 CTS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 136,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 125,263 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 118,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 118,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 112,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 111,563 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 110,860 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in toe adjustment arm and lower pin bush

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,982 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 109,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 108,876 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,661 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 105,321 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,326 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 100,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 98,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,811 miles

left rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2010 95,009 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,143 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 82,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,499 miles

both front tyres worn on edges †

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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P29 CTS is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 P29 CTS, 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 P29 CTS registered?

P29 CTS is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is P29 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 CTS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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