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PN51 OCD

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,298 mi
Last recorded108,298 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 OCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 108,298 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,248 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 93,694 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,293 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 88,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,590 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres are starting to perish

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,446 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,518 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,782 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 38,960 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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PN51 OCD is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OCD, 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 PN51 OCD registered?

PN51 OCD is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is PN51 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 OCD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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