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RO51 AOL

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,385 mi
Last recorded100,385 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 AOL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,220 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 83,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,346 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 73,727 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,727 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,453 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 66,602 miles

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

o/s rear top arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2007 62,318 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,213 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 52,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RO51 AOL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RO51 AOL, 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 RO51 AOL registered?

RO51 AOL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is RO51 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 AOL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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