MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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PX51 YGL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 PX51 YGL, 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 YGL registered?
PX51 YGL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is PX51 YGL safe to buy?
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