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PX51 XVE

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,550 mi
Last recorded133,550 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 XVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 133,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 130,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 121,525 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 121,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes imbalanced

Pass 30 Oct 2009 113,279 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 105,332 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 100,861 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 93,006 miles

front discs wearing

Fail 13 Nov 2006 93,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs wearing

Pass 10 Nov 2005 32,548 miles

near side off side front tyres getting low,near side off side rear tyres getting low, near side rear stablizer link bushes getting worn

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 XVE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PX51 XVE, 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 PX51 XVE registered?

PX51 XVE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PX51 XVE safe to buy?

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