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RD51 ZSE

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,549 mi
Last recorded101,549 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 ZSE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 101,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 96,027 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wing slight damage

Pass 8 Oct 2016 91,078 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 86,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,681 miles

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2013 76,587 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,903 miles

nearside front brake pad sensor wire not connected.

offside front brake pad sensor wire not connected.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,454 miles

slight leak from PAS resovoir

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 72,871 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 71,081 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 69,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 69,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RD51 ZSE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RD51 ZSE, 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 RD51 ZSE registered?

RD51 ZSE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is RD51 ZSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD51 ZSE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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