MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,837 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
damp noted to steering rack and pipes
oil leaks noted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
damp noted to steering rack and pipes
oil leaks noted
brake pipe to n/s and o/s front starting to rust
slight wear in o/s rear antiroll bar droplink joints
slight wear in rear suspension joints
steering rack tower damp
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link top ball joint boot slightly damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread
SOME BRAKE PIPES RUSTING SLIGHTLY
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PN51 OBY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PN51 OBY, 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 PN51 OBY registered?
PN51 OBY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2001.
Is PN51 OBY safe to buy?
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