MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,399 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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
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)
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)
exhaust heat shield loose
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight wear offside rear link rod
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
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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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RG51 CLX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2001.
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