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PX51 KVC

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,747 mi
Last recorded130,747 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 KVC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,747 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 119,484 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

unable to test centre seat belt

Fail 23 Sep 2013 119,484 miles

unable to test centre seat belt

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

Rear tyres cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,954 miles

Front suspension bump stops perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,394 miles

Front suspension bump stops perishing

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear brake discs scoring and corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,970 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 87,969 miles

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

both front discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,358 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,455 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 65,455 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,368 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 54,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 48,173 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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PX51 KVC is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PX51 KVC, 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 PX51 KVC registered?

PX51 KVC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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