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RN51 JPY

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 JPY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2013 78,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2011 68,768 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 61,707 miles

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

o/s/f anti roll bar dust cover broken

Pass 6 Dec 2008 55,584 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 55,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 49,803 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 43,753 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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RN51 JPY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RN51 JPY, 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 RN51 JPY?

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What year was RN51 JPY registered?

RN51 JPY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is RN51 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 JPY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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