MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,502 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
unable to check condition of brake pads
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
unable to check condition of brake pads
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
cannot see master cylinder to check brake fluid
nearside rear tyre low pressure 8 psi
offside mirror backing insecure
power steering pipe from pump damp
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
cannot see master cylinder to check brake fluid
nearside rear tyre low pressure 8 psi
offside mirror backing insecure
power steering pipe from pump damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on edges
handbrake performance still low for model - new components fitted may require bedding in
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres worn on edges
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 RYP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?
PN51 RYP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2001.
Is PN51 RYP safe to buy?
The MOT history for PN51 RYP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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