MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm bald inner 225,55,16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm 215,55,16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm bald inner 225,55,16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm 215,55,16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front hub has small crack
Nearside Front tyre is on 2mm and worn on inner
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre is worn on inner
Oil leak poss sump gasket ()
Rear tyres are on 1.6mm 225/55/16
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced Ball joint casting damaged (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced Ball joint casting damaged (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres 225 55 16
rear tyres 215 55 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres 225 55 16
rear tyres 215 55 16
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chip in screen
nearside rear alloy slight damage
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside + offside front tyres on wearbars
nearside + offside rear tyres wearing inside edge
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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PL51 LUZ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 PL51 LUZ, 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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PL51 LUZ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2001.
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