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RG51 CLX

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,399 mi
Last recorded118,399 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 CLX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides slightly (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 118,397 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides slightly (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge smooth - almost to cords! (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre approx. 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 112,179 miles

Both front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges.

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 112,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges.

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 107,785 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,588 miles

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded - rear pads approx 3-4mm

Fail 3 Jul 2014 104,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded - rear pads approx 3-4mm

Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,816 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 91,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 90,337 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,072 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 80,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 80,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,044 miles

slight wear offside rear link rod

Pass 10 Mar 2007 64,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 51,806 miles

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

off side front tyre on wear limit outer edge

off side rear tyre on wear limit mot standard only

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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RG51 CLX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RG51 CLX, 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 RG51 CLX registered?

RG51 CLX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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