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RF51 AWZ

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,486 mi
Last recorded137,486 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 AWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 137,486 miles

V PULLEY BELT IS CRACKED. BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR LEGAL MIN ON EDGES

Fail 1 Mar 2010 137,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

NS AIM WILL NOT AJUST AND LAMP MAY BE BROKEN INSIDE ALMP

V PULLEY BELT IS CRACKED. BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR LEGAL MIN ON EDGES

Pass 31 Mar 2009 129,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 113,561 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 19 Mar 2008 113,561 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Mar 2007 97,953 miles

rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 Apr 2006 81,670 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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RF51 AWZ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF51 AWZ, 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

How do I check the history of RF51 AWZ?

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What year was RF51 AWZ registered?

RF51 AWZ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is RF51 AWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 AWZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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