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RE51 LJL

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,270 mi
Last recorded144,270 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 LJL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 144,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 135,013 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 135,013 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 133,368 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 133,368 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 127,328 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 125,320 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 120,157 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 120,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 116,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 116,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,256 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,327 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 83,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 76,793 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 67,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 53,229 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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RE51 LJL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RE51 LJL, 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 RE51 LJL registered?

RE51 LJL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is RE51 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 LJL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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